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Gurbaanee Dictionary

Thanks to Dr. Ranbir Singh, Sardar Ajmel Singh, Bhai Mandeep Singh, and Bibi Madhu Kaur for compiling the first list of definitions presented on this page.
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3HO Foundation the "Healthy, Happy and Holy" organisation founded by Yogi Bhajan in the United States in the late 1960s. It teaches Kundalini yoga as a means of attaining the "Healthy, Happy and Holy" state.

5 Ks These are five religious symbols worn by every Khalsa Sikh.These symbols all begin with the letter K. In Punjabi Kaccha is a short baggy undergarment. A practical item of clothing, it also signifies sexual restraint. Kanga, a comb is used to keep the uncut hair tidy, but also symbolizes disciplined living. Kara a steel bangle protected the wrist in battle symbolizes God's strength and infinity. It is usually worn on the right hand, the hand of action, as a reminder of the Khalsa commitment.
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Aanoop
Him
Aadhaar(i)
Support
Aaradhia
Meditate
Abinaasee
Imperisable
Ad Primal One, Primal Being, in the beginning
Adharam
Without Justification, unreligious 
Agaadhey
Unfathomable
Agam
Unapproachable
Akal eternal
 
Akali Dal the Sikh political party in Punjab

Akal Purakh "The Being Beyond Time", a name for God

Akal Takht "Eternal Throne", the seat of temporal authority in the holy city of Amritsar. The building, which is located in the Golden Temple complex, was severely damaged in the Indian army attack in 1984.

 
Alipt
Apart
Amrit
Nector; Sweet Water; Khande-Ki-Pahul (Khalsa Initiation Cermony)
 
Amolok
Priceless
Amritsar "Pool of Nectar" - the holy city of the Sikhs, where the Golden Temple is located.

 
Anand
Bliss; Joy
Anandpur Sahib the town in Punjab where the Khalsa was founded.
 
A(n)deyraa
Darkness
A(n)deysaa
Anxiety
Andin(i)
Night and Day
A(n)tar(i)
Mind
Apraadhee
Sinner
Ardaas
Prayer, an earnest request
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Baan
Arrow, Restriction
Baanee or Bani
Generally the Words of Guru jis are called Baani or Gurbaani
 
Baarik
Child
Bakhsh

Pardon
Balihaaree
Sacrifice
Bandee
Maid; Servant
Baoraa
Foolish, Petty
Baptism a misleading term borrowed from Christianity which is sometimes used to describe initiation into the Khalsa.
Basa(n)t
To Dwell
Beyrdai
Ship
Bhaag
Fortunate
Bhaanai
Will
Bhaey
to transform
Bhagat
Serf
Bhagautee
Supreme Power; Akal Purkh (God); Khanda; Sword
 
Bhaanney
Absolute Submissin To God’s Will
 
Bharniaa
To Utter
Bharosa
True Hope, Belief, confidence
 
Bheyttat
To Meet
Bhindranwale, Jarnail Singh a charismatic preacher and leader of a group of militants who were killed in the Indian army attack on the Golden Temple in 1984.
Bhojan
Food
Bibek
Be Able to Distinguish/Differentiate Good From Bad per Gurmat
 
Bidh(i)
Way
Bikhai
Sin, Evil, Posion
Bipat
Restlessness
Bir Sahib
Original Granth Sahib ji By 5th Guru ji
 
Biseykhaa
Well; Good
Bol Baaley
Oh God! Grant Khalsa Voice of Success, Strength, and Prosperity
Bole Sonehal -
Sat Sri Akal a spiritually uplifting cry and response often heard at Sikh gatherings. Literally translated, it means, "He will be spiritually uplifted who says - God's truth is eternal."
 
Boojhai
To Realize
Bungey
Place Of Abode or Institutions for The Prosperity of The Sikh Religion
 
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
Chanchal clever, smart, cunning
Chandani
Cloth Canopy over Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
 
Chandigarh the capital of the modern-day Indian state of Punjab
Chowr Sahib
A Fly-whisk
 
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.
 
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
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Daan
Charity, Generosity; Give to others (particularly needy)
 
Daana-Sir-Daan
Ultimate Charity - "Naam" (God)
 
Daas
Slave
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
Dasam Tenth
   
Dasta
Hilt
Dastaar
Turban not one of the 5Ks, but an additional symbol worn by male initiates into the Khalsa as well as many non-initiated male Sikhs who grow their hair long in the Khalsa tradition.
 
  Daya
Compassion, Pity
DDeetthaa
To Have Seen
Deejai
To Give
Deg
Karah Parshaad
 
Deg Vaahee
Accomplished Langar & Karah Parsaad Distributions
 
Dha(n)n(i)
Blest
Dharam
Religion, Devotion
 
Dharam Khand
The Realm of Righteousnous. Wherein exists the physical.
Dhiaye
To Bring To Mind; Concentrate; Think Hard
 
Dinas
Day
Diwaan
Congregation; Assembly
 
Dohra
Two lined couplet
Dooja
Second; Other
Doot
Death's Courier; Evil Passions
Drisat(i)
Glance
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Ek onkaar "There is only one God and Creator" - first line of Guru Nanak's Mul Mantra which is recited by every Khalsa Sikh each morning

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Fateh
Victory; Greeting
 
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Gaatra
A sash slung over the shoulder around the neck to hold kirpaan
 
Gaavar
Ignorant
Garabh(i)
Womb
Gatka the Sikh martial arts form
Ghaal
Service
Ghat
Heart
Giaan Khand
The Realm of Divine Knowledge. Wherein exists those that have transcended the physical.
Golden Temple The holiest shrine of the Sikhs, located in Amritsar. Sikhs call it the Harimandir Sahib.

Gora Sikhs White converts to the Sikh faith

Granth Any big and voluminous book. short for Guru Granth Sahib

Granthi
Appointed reader of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
 
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).
 
Gurdwara
House of the Sikhs' Guru;
Gurmat
Principles of Sikhism as outlined by Sikh Gurus and saints in Guru Granth Sahib
 
Gurmata
Resolve of Gursikhs based on teachings of Guru jis
 
Gurmukhee
Punjabi Script used in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
Gurn
Virtue
Gurnheern
Virtueless
Gurparsaadee
Guru's Favor
Gurpurb A festival celebrated in honor of a Sikh Guru
Gursikhee
Of Sikh orientated values as directly propogated by the Guru.
Guru
Enlightener. GU (darkness) RU (light); One who brings light into darkness. A teacher.
Guru
a spiritual teacher. The Sikhs had 10 living Gurus, the last of whom, Guru Gobind Singh, transferred the Guruship to the holy scriptures and the community. The scriptures are therefore also referred to as the Guru.
Guru Arjan the fifth Guru of the Sikhs and their first martyr. It was on his martyrdom day in June 1984 that the Indian army attacked the Golden Temple.

Guru Granth Sahib the Sikh holy scriptures, which contain poetry by the Sikh Gurus as well as Hindus and Muslims.

Guru Gobind Singh the 10th and last living Guru of the Sikhs who founded the Khalsa in 1699. An eminent linguist, poet and scholar, he decreed that there should be no further living gurus after him. He died in 1708.

Guru Hargobind the 6th Guru of the Sikhs. Following the martyrdom of his father, Guru Arjan, he was the first Guru to maintain a standing army and symbolically wear two swords, representing spiritual and temporal power.

Guru Har Krishan the 8th Guru of the Sikhs, who was only 5 years old when he became Guru in 1661 and died three years later.

Guru Nanak the founder of the Sikh faith. Born in 1469, he began his mission by proclaiming that there is "neither Hindu nor Muslim," meaning that God is not interested in outward religious distinctions. He preached against caste and advocated the equality of women.

Guru Teg Bahadur the 9th Guru of the Sikhs, who was killed by the Moghul rulers in 1675 for defending Hindus facing forcible conversion to Islam.
Guru Granth Sahib the Sikh holy scriptures, which contain poetry (Gurbaani)by the Sikh Gurus as well as Hindus and Muslim saints
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Guru Panth
The Collection of Amritdharis (Guides temporal aspect of Sikhism)
 
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Haardaa
Defeat
Hathtee-a(n)
Those Who Were Firm In Religion and Its’ Beliefs & Values
 
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
 
Hukamnama
Orders isued by Guru jis, Now by the Guru Panth
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Iaan
Silly
Isnaan
Purity of Mind, Body or Environment
Itihaas
History
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Jaachik
Beggar; Servant
Jaah(i)
Depart
Jaakai
Whose; Whom
Jag
World
Jaikaara
Slogan of Victory
 
Ja(n)daar
Rod for Beating
Japji Sahib a prayer by Guru Nanak which marks the beginning of each day for every Khalsa Sikh.
Jappee-a(n)
Those Who Meditated On Naam & Gurbani
 
 
Jatha
Group
 
Jati
One who controls his senses per Gurmat
Jat land-owning farmer, one of Punjab's occupational caste groups.
 
Jee-oo
Dear
Jeyvad
Great
Jhandey
Flags; Banners- Signifies, Symbolizes, Reprsents Values of a Nation, Institution, or Religion
 
Jindareeay
Oh Life!
Jit
What; Whatever
Jot
Light
 
Jotee
Supreme Light
Joti Jot
Infusion of light of life back with it’s Source i.e. Akal Purakh
Jug
Age; Middle Age
Juari
Gambler
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Kaaj(i)
Avail
Kaararn(u)
Creaton
Kaardaa
Buring
Kakaars
Five Articles(K's) of Sikhism- Gifts of God
 
 
Kal(i)
Strife
Kaleys
Sufferings
Ka(n)chan
Gold
Kanga
Comb
 
Kachhera
Shorts
 
Kara
Iron Bracelet
Karah-parsaad food offering by Guru's Rrace
 
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 or last name of Sikh Women
 
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.
Kesh uncut hair signifies acceptance of the natural form God gave the wearer, but also makes Sikhs (particularly men, who would cover it with a turban) stand out in a crowd. Finally Kirpan is a short sword. This symbol highlights the fact that Khalsa Sikhs should be prepared to defend the oppressed.

Kes
Unshorn Hair
Kesgard Sahib
Located in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. It is the Birthplace of the Khalsa.
Khalistan "Land of the Pure", the independent Sikh homeland Sikh separatists are aiming to create in Punjab.
Khalsa "the Pure". The core community of committed, initiated men and women within the wider Sikh faith. Khalsa Sikhs wear the 5Ks as an outward sign of their commitment and follow a code of conduct which amongst other things bans smoking and requires daily meditation on certain prayers. The Khalsa was founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 and has greatly influenced Sikh identity and ethics.
Khand
Realm
Khandaa
Double-edged Sword Khalsa symbol often seen on Sikh gurdwaras, with a vertical two-edged sword, two kirpans on each side and a quoit surrounding it.
 
Khasam
Master
Khatri merchant, one of Punjab's occupational caste groups

 
Khima
Forgiveness
 
Kilvikh
Sin
Kirpaa
Grace
Kirpaan
Sword
 
Koordai
Untruth
Kot
Million
Kudrat
Nature; GOD
Kul(u)
Descendent; Offspring
Kundalini yoga the type of yoga taught by the 3HO Foundation and practised by many American converts to Sikhism.
Kurbaarnee
Sacrifice
Kurehit
Imfringement of Amrit
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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
Laj Honor
 
Langar
the free community meal served at Sikh gurdwaras for all takers regardless of caste or creed. A potent symbol of the social equality taught by the Sikh Gurus. masands administrators used by the earlier Sikh Gurus. Many were corrupt, and Guru Gobind Singh disbanded them after the foundation of the Khalsa.
Leykaa
Account
Lokey
World
Livtaar
Love
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Madhey
Amidst
Mah(i)
In
Manji
One of the 22 Districts created by 3rd Guru ji for preaching Sikhism
 
Manji Sahib
The Cot for Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
 
Manmat
Doing according own mind in lieu of Guru jis’ teachings
 
Maya
Multifarious Beings & Entities
 
Manoorai

Rustation
Meyl
Union
Meyt
To Undo
Mithi-aa-ee
Sweet
Milaaie
To Unite
Miri
        Temporal power

Misl in Gurbani it means 'to be like'. In Sikh history it means a community of like-minded people.The Arabic word misl means 'like'. The Sikh misls were 'alike', in the sense that they were considered equals. The Misls were twelve companies of Sikhs , some numbering a few hundred while others could field tens of thousands of men. Each Sikh was free to join any Misl he chose, and every Misl was free to act in any way it wished in the area under its control


Moarn
Self-Conceit
Mool
Root
Moorat
Being; "image"
Moordaa
Unwise
Mukhduaar
Gate of Salvation
Mukh jathedar the highest-ranking decision-maker at the Akal Takht, whose religious rulings are seen as binding for Sikhs worldwide.
Muktey-a(n)
40 Persons Who Deserted 10th Guru ji- Later Achieved Martyrdom
Mukti
Salvation
Mool Mantar

A short verse written by Guru Nanak which contains essential teachings about the nature of God and has been referred to as the creed of the Sikhs. It appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Ek onkar satnam karta purukh, nirbhau, nirvair, akal murat, ajuni, saibham, Gurprasad.
It can be paraphrased, but is believed to be beyond translation. "One true and universal creator, all powerful, without fear and without hatred. God is eternal and infinite. Self existent and known only by grace."

 
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Naar
Bride
Nadar
Grace
Namdhari Sikhs A reform group which developed in the 19th century. As Namdharis have a living Guru, many mainstream Sikhs do not accept them as Sikhs.

Nam simran the devotional practice of meditating on the Divine Name; being conscious of, and attentive to, God.

Nar(u)
Man
Nichaal
Stable
Nidhaan(i)
Treasure
Nihaal
Happy
Nihangs
Sikh warriors who are often heavily armed and wear elaborate turbans. They see themselves in the tradition of Guru Gobind Singh's Khalsa army. Many lead a semi-nomadic lifestyle.
 
Nimaani-a(n)-De-Maan
Oh God! Honor of The Meek
 
Nimrata
Humility, Benevolence
 
Nioati-a(n)-Di-Oat
Oh God! The Savior of The Unprotected
Nirankar formless
 
Nitaani-a(n)-De-Taan
Oh God! Strength of The Weak
Nirbaarney
Unaffected
Niraml
Without
Nistaaraa
Freed
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Ootam
Deep,High
  • Operation Blue Star the Indian army attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar in June 1984.
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    Paapee
    Vicious
    Paaras(u)
    Philosopher's Stone
    Padaarathh
    Wealth
    Pakhaalee
    To Shampoo, To Clean
    Panj Piare "Five Beloved Ones", originally the five men who volunteered to give their lives when the Khalsa was founded. Nowadays, five people symbolizing the panj piare officiate at Khalsa initiation ceremonies and on other occasions, such as Vaisakhi celebrations.
    Panth
    Community. The whole Sikh community is considered the Panth. A Way of Living- Khalsa Panth; A Collection Of Amritdharis
     
    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
     
    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
     
    Phalaa
    Reward
    Phikhai
    Bitter
    Po(n)n
    Donating
    Poorab(i)
    Primal; First
    Poorey
    Perfect
    Pothi Book
    Prabh
    GOD
    Pragattey
    Become Obvious
    Preet
    Intense Love
    Prem
    Love
     
    Prithm
    First of All
     
    Puneet
    Pure
    Punjab region in South Asia which today straddles India and Pakistan. Birthplace of the Sikh faith.
    Purakh
    Person
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    Raag
    Rag a musical form used in Sikh worship
     
    Rach(u)
    Absorb
    Rahaa
    Absorbed
    Rahit Nama the Khalsa code of conduct Saint Soldiers With the foundation of the Khalsa, Guru Gobind Singh instructed all initiates to be saint soldiers - devoutly following the teachings of the 10 Gurus while being prepared to take up arms for the oppressed as a last resort.
    Rahu-Reet
    Way of Life
     
    Ra(n)g(i)
    Love
    Rasnaa
    Tongue
    Rehit
    Lifestyle
    Rehraas occupation of meditation on Lord's Name.
     
    Rumaala(s)
    Piece(s) of Cloth used in covering Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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    Saadhey
    To Conquer
    Saajan
    Friend
    Saaee
    Bride
    Saalaahee
    To Praise
    Saalaahih
    To Praise
    Saar
    Elevated,Grandeur
    Sabad
    Verse from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
     
    Sabar
    Continence
     
    Sabhaagaa
    Fortunate
    Sach Khand
    The Realm of The Truth. Wherein exists the Formless.
    Sadaa
    For Ever
    Sadka
    Sacrifice; Self-Devotion To God
     
    Sagal
    All
    Sagar
    Ocean
    Sahaj (Turiya)

    State of mind which is in cosmic equilibirium- Bliss
     
    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.
     
    Sa(n)jog(i)
    Destiny
    Sansar
    World
    Sanskaar
    Ceremony
     
    Santokh
    Contentment
    Sant sipahi "Saint Soldiers"
     
    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
     
    Sarb-Loh
    All-Iron
     
    Sat
    Truth
    Sati the Hindu custom of burning a widow at her husband's funeral pyre

    Sat Nam "Your Name is Truth", an expression which is part of Guru Nanak's Mul mantra and often appears in Sikh chants

     
    Satsang
    Fellowship or company of true beleivers; Association with holy persons
     
    Savaararnhaar
    Reformer
    Savaaree
    Adorned
    Sehra
    A decorative headband
     
    Seva or Sewa
    Service of Mankind; Doing Chowr; Reading Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
     
    Sayvak
    Slave
    Shabd or Shabad
    Hymn; a word consisting of letters
    Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee abv. SGPC. A powerful religious committee in Amritsar which administers the historic gurdwaras in Punjab and appoints the chief jathedar. It also propagates the Sikh faith.
    Shromani Jatha
    Supreme Group
     
    Sidak
    Faith
     
    sikh
    Disciple. Although you can be a Sikh (learner) of anything/anyone, this word has been adopted by the followers of Guru Nanak Dev's philosophy to denote themselves as the SIKHS-students of Guru.
     
      Sikh Dharma an organisation founded in the United States in the late 1960s for American converts to the Sikh faith.
    Simar
    to remeber; Miss Someone With Extreme Affection/Love/Devotion
     
    Simran
    Contemplation & Rememberance of God
     
    Singh
    Lion; Middle or last name of Sikh Men; A Sikh Male
     
    Singhni
    Sikh Female
     
    Sio
    With
    Slok
    A form of verse in Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
     
    So-ee
    That, Him
    Sohelaa
    Peace, Paradise
    Soora
    Hero
    Sukh-Aasan
    Closing of Sri Guru Ganth Sahib ji for the day prior to transporting
     
    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
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    Taakee
    His
    Taardaa
    Saves
    Taarn(u)
    Self-Strength
    Tabiaa
    In Service of; To sit behind Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji & do Seva
     
    Tahal
    Service
    Taj(i)
    To Aviod; To Abstain
    Tan
    Body
    Tankhaah
    A Fault; Punshishment to perform Seva
     
    Tankhaaiayya
    One who is at fault
     
    Tappee-a(n)
    Those Who Considered God’s Will As A Gift Even Under Extreme Sufferings; Gur-Seva is Considered Supreme Tapp
     
    Tariaaa
    To Cross
    Teg Chala-ee
    Weilded Sword in Bravery
    Tera the number 13 in Punjabi. Sounds like "I am yours", which induced Guru Nanak to drop into meditation over his accountancy.
     
    Tin
    Their
    Tis
    Him
    Tosha Khaana
    jewellery room
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    Un
    They
    Undithtaa-Kitaa
    To Forgive; Knowingly Ignore Bad Qualities of Others
     
    Upajey
    To Produce, Merge
    Ustat
    Praise
    Utaari(a)n(i)
    Absorbed
    Utam
    Exalted
    Utarai
    Depart
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    Vadbhaagee
    Fortunate Ones
    Vadiaaee
    Honor
    Vasai
    To Abide
    Vasiaa
    Take Abode
    Vaaheguru
    God; Akal Purakh
     
    Vaak
    A verse from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji- Generally taken at the time of Parkaash or Sukh-Aasan
     
    Vaar
    Set of Verses from Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji for a complete theme- Sung to the tune of ballads.
     
    Vaaree
    Sacrifice
    Vaheguru  see Waheguru
    Vairaag
    State of sorrowness when detatched fromor separated from one’s beloved
    Vaisakhi
      the Spring harvest festival in Punjab. The Khalsa was founded on Vaisakhi day 1699. Today Vaisakhi is the time of year when Sikhs remember the foundation of the Khalsa with services at their gurdwaras and, in some places, colourful processions.
    Veechaar
    To Meditate On
    Vidya
    Education; knowledge
    Visaah
    Unshakable Trust
    Vittoh
    Unot
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    Waheguru  "Glorious Lord", a way of addressing God.

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    Yogi Bhajan a Punjabi Sikh and founder of the 3HO Foundation and Sikh Dharma.

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