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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.
- A -
- 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)
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- 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.
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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, an earnest request
- Baan
- Arrow, Restriction
- Baanee or Bani
- 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
- 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
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- Bhaanney
- Absolute Submissin To Gods Will
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- Bharniaa
- To Utter
- Bharosa
- True Hope, Belief, confidence
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- 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
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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
- Bole Sonehal
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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."
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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
- Chanchal clever, smart, cunning
- Chandani
- Cloth Canopy over Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- Chandigarh
the capital of the modern-day Indian state of Punjab
- 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
- 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
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- 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.
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- Daya
- Compassion, Pity
- 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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- Dohra
- Two lined couplet
- Dooja
- Second; Other
- Doot
- Death's Courier; Evil Passions
- Drisat(i)
- Glance
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
- 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
- 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
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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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- Gurdwara
- House of the Sikhs' Guru;
- Gurmat
- Principles of Sikhism as outlined by Sikh Gurus and saints in Guru Granth
Sahib
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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
- 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
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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
- Itihaas
- History
- 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
- 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
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- Jatha
- Group
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- Jati
- One who controls his senses per Gurmat
- Jat land-owning
farmer, one of Punjab's occupational caste groups.
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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 its Source i.e. Akal Purakh
- Jug
- Age; Middle Age
- Juari
- Gambler
- 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
- Karah-parsaad food offering by Guru's Rrace
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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 or last 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.
- 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.
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- Khasam
- Master
- Khatri
merchant, one of Punjab's
occupational caste groups
- 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
- 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
- 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
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- 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
- 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
-
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
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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.
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- 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
- Nirankar formless
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- Nitaani-a(n)-De-Taan
- Oh God! Strength of The Weak
- Nirbaarney
- Unaffected
- Niraml
- Without
- Nistaaraa
- Freed
- Ootam
- Deep,High
Operation Blue Star the Indian army
attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar in June 1984.
- 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
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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
- Pothi Book
- Prabh
- GOD
- Pragattey
- Become Obvious
- Preet
- Intense Love
- Prem
- Love
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- Prithm
- First of All
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- Puneet
- Pure
- Punjab region in
South Asia which today straddles India and Pakistan. Birthplace of the Sikh
faith.
- Purakh
- Person
- (empty)
- Raag
- Rag a musical form
used in Sikh worship
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- 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
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- Ra(n)g(i)
- Love
- Rasnaa
- Tongue
- Rehit
- Lifestyle
- Rehraas occupation of meditation on Lord's Name.
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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
- Sant sipahi "Saint
Soldiers"
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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
- 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
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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 or Sewa
- Service of Mankind; Doing Chowr; Reading Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji
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- 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
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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 Nanak Dev's philosophy to
denote themselves as the SIKHS-students of Guru.
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- 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
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- Simran
- Contemplation & Rememberance of God
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- Singh
- Lion; Middle or last 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 Gods 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
- Tera the number 13
in Punjabi. Sounds like "I am yours", which induced Guru Nanak to drop into
meditation over his accountancy.
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- Tin
- Their
- Tis
- Him
- Tosha Khaana
- jewellery room
- 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
- Vaheguru see Waheguru
- Vairaag
- State of sorrowness when detatched fromor separated from ones
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
Waheguru "Glorious
Lord", a way of addressing God.
- (empty)
Yogi Bhajan a Punjabi Sikh and founder of
the 3HO Foundation and Sikh Dharma.
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