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SECTION III

APPENDIX

AHINSA. NON INJURY AihMsw

This is mental and physical non-injury to anyone. Prime thing is not to injure (Hurt) anyone, even in thought. This is important to get the peace o f mind.

Awip mrY Avrw nh mwrY ] 3-1128-6 Aape maraae avraa nah maarae

Bear it yourself, but do not hurt anyone. 3-1128=6

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS Srwb

Beverages containing alcohol - whisky, wine, beer etc. ivskI, vweIn, bIAr,

ieiqAwid The Great Guru (Guru granth Sahib) advises - iequ mid pIqY nwnkw bhuqy KtIAih ibkwr ] mrdwnw-553-5 It.u mad.e peet.aae Nankaa bahut.ae khateeahe bikaare

Taking alcohol, one earns discredit. Mard.ana -553-5

JUTw mdu mUil n pIceI jykw pwir vswie ] 3-554-13

Jhoot:haa mad.u moole naa peechaee jaekaa paar vasaa-ae

Don’t have this base drink (alcohol) as far as you can, though you be the liberated one. 3 -554-13

AmimRq kw vwpwrI hovY ikAw mid CUCY Bwau Dry] 1-360-9

Amr;it. Kaa vaapaaree hovaae keaa mad.u chhoochhaay bhaaou d:harae

One trading (Dealing) in Amrit (Virtues)

does not bother for the silly alcohol (Vices). 1 -360-9

It is most desisted, most opposed, considered most harmful and still is the most commonly consumed product. It stimulates to start with, calms down in the midway and knocks out in the end. May be, in small quantity it opens up the heart vessels, but in excess damages it (Heart) and kills the brain cells. Doctors recommend that a nondrinker should not start it. Danger is that it is habit forming and can destroy health, wealth and home. Gurbani condemns not only this, but all the drugs. Stories, scenes and the end of alcoholics are an every day and every place occurrence. It wrecks life and needs no further clarification. It is the occasional drinking to start with which leads to alcoholism. See Drugs, in this section. Read Food, in “Additional Information for the Naam-Jaap.”

Amrit is the top most institution of the Sikh faith and needs a little more elaboration. It is Awby-hXwq Literally, a water bestowing eternal life, a drink that bestows eternity (Immortality) –

AMimRqu hir pIvqy sdw iQru QIvqy ibKY bnu PIkw jwinAw ] 5-81-1 Amr;it.u Har-e peevat.ae sad.aa thiru theevat.ae bikhaae banu pheekaa jaaneaa

They become immortal by drinking the Amrit of

the Lord (Naam-Jaap) and vices lure them no more.5-81 -1

Amrit has spiritual as well as, physical aspects. Spiritually speaking, Amrit is the Name of God and its recitation. Physically, it is a special drink, but it is meant for the spiritual growth. The aim of the recitation of the Name of God and of taking Amrit, is the same. Amrit is meant to put a fellow to the Naam-Jaap.

“Amrit” is the cherished desire common both to the Guru and his Sikh. The Guru desires the disciple to take it and one who is fully oriented to the faith, becomes keen to do so. Taking Amrit is the Sikh Way of getting inducted into this Faith. Drinking Amrit is a vow to live an elevated life and do the Naam-Jaap.

Preparation of Amrit. It is prepared by Five Faithful (Panj Piare – Five-Beloved

of the Guru). After Ardas (Invocation), sugar cakes (Patasas, patashas pqwsy) are

put in an iron bowl and are dissolved in the water taken preferably from a river or a well (Taps used to have leather washers and the leather was from the hide of animals like cows or buffaloes). All five persons focus on the Amrit and place their hands on the Bata (Bowl). With full concentration these five Sikhs, turn by turn recite specific 5 Gurbanis. Other four give company in the recitation.

The scriptures recited are - Jappu ji.

Jaap.

Swa-ee-ae T.av-Parsaad. - “Saraavag sud:h smooh sid:haan kae sRwvg su`D smUh…+ Swa-ee-aa “Paan`hae gahae jab t.e t.umrae pWie ghy jb qy…” + D.ohra “Sagal

d.uaar kou chhaad kaae sgl duAwr kau CwfkY…”

Chaupai “Kabeo Baach Baent.ee Chaupai Pat.shaahee D.asween` “ - Hamri karo

haath d.e rachhaa ” hmrI kro hwQ dY r`Cw ]

Anand Sahib - complete – 40 Paur.ees (Steps).

They continuously work Khanda (Double edged sword) to and fro in the bowl while reciting Gurbanis. Amrit is given to drink to the person or persons gathered to get inducted into the Sikh-Faith. They pledge to live a high ethical life according to the Reht (Edicts - dictates) of the Guru. They observe -

Edicts of Amrit. Things that should be taken care of - Jaap and Bani. Naam-Jaap, Mool-Mantar Jaap, Nit-Nem.

High Living. Ethical living, honest earning, sharing with the needy, Seva

(Selfless service), helping others, compassion etc.

Kakkaars. To observe Five Kakkaars (5 Ks) – On accepting Amrit, it is the

promise of the Sikh to keep these 5 things on body and never to discard these: Kes, Kangha, Kar.aa, Kachh, Kirpan -

Kes (Kesh) kys - and Keski kyskI- Unshorn hair to keep their appearance

distinct and dignified. The head (Hair) must always be kept covered by every one, by any sort of cloth, in any style. A short length of cloth called Keshki (Keski) to cover hair is considered to be the part of Kesh . A Sikh should retie turban daily and must not wear a Topi (Cap) and this in any form is strictly prohibited.

Kangha kMGw - Comb, to keep the hair tidy.

Kar.a. kVw - Bangle. A heavy, iron-bangle around the right wrist as a

handy weapon to face an unexpected attacker. An expert may be able even to take the blow of sword on it. As well, it is to remind of the pledge to the Guru at the time of partaking Amrit and even otherwise, to live a high ethical life. To be a Kakkar, it has to be of iron, only.

Kachha k~Cw – A knee-length underwear of standard specifications

which tight fits both thighs just above the knees (Should not go b elow them). It is a cloth fit for war and peace. It does not obstruct freedom of movement in fight, or hamper the horse riding and provides protection against nudity (Outside or at home). This reminds of the self-control, too. It prevents outer garments from getting soiled. It is supposed to be kept on the body all the time. Young married people need not ask the directions and have to use their sensible discretion regarding the use of this underwear at their personal level, but not ignoring their Amrit-promises.

Kirpan ikrpwn - Sword. Its small version is always kept on the body. It

is symbolic of courage and of holding the faith in very high esteem. It is an undertaking to protect the weak and guard the faith, country and self. Its supreme value in this atomic age and ever after, is that of a Symbol. It is handy and very useful sharp weapon no doubt, but its cherished value is in this being a symbol of high ethics and of the philosophy of the faith. Like other Kakkaars it is an integral part of the Sikh Faith and a Sikh has always to keep it on his person.

The names of these five items start with letter Kakkaa k of the Gurmukhi script, equivalent to the Roman K and so, these are called 5 Kakkaars, known in these countries as 5 Ks. Once accepted (Promised) these are never to be discarded.

Transgressions. Serious Transgressions - Bajjar-Kurehtaan` - An Amritdhari is

to carefully protect him-her from these four violations –

Cutting of hair. Cutting of hair from any part of body not permitted. Use of tobacco. Tobacco and all intoxicants to be shunned.

Out of marriage sex. Mostly, Sikhs were battling with Muslims and Muslim

women could fall into the hands of Sikhs. To protect the sexual integrity of Sikhs and to maintain high discipline of sex in marriage only, they were strictly prohibited not to have sex with Muslim women and to return them and all other women home with honor.

Use of the Halal meat, in which neck of animal is partially cut by to and fro

movements of knife. Muslims as occupants in India, forced Halal meat on every one. In view of the self-respect and to maintain individuality, Sikhs were to eat Jhatka meat only, in which neck of animal is severed with a single stroke.

Some modulations (Sub-transgressions) are also, tagged to these four main violations.

The institution of Amrit was established (Baisakhi day of 1699) by the Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh, to give his final seal to the Perfect Man: the Khalsa, a force to protect the faith and its edicts for a balanced evolution of the spiritual and social obligations of high order. Amrit is most important in the Sikh Faith. The Amritdharis, those who have taken Amrit, have to read five prescribed Banis (Prayers – Jappu ji, Jaap, Sva-ee-ae, Rehras, Kirt.an Sohela) every day, practice Naam-Jaap, read a portion of Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book), have an

honest avocation, take out Daswandh (Tithe - 1/10th of their income) to help the

needy and for the projects of the faith and humanity, not to take intoxicants and to restrict sex to their marriage etc. They have also, to abide by other teachings of the faith to live an honest, God oriented, high-class life.

Importance of Amrit in the Naam-Jaap is that at the time of accepting it,

the recipient is ordained to do the Jaap of the Gur-Mantar Waheguru and of the Mool-Mantar. Accepting Amrit is a promise of the high order and it should be taken seriously. It should not be given to a child just out of fun and one should take it only when one is mentally fully prepared to live it. If you have not taken Amrit, born in a Sikh family or not, observing its Reht i.e. 5Ks. etc. or not, abide by the Sikh -Philosophy: Faith in One God, the Sikh Gurus, Guru Granth Sahib and their teachings.

Sikhs may broadly be classified into –

Amritdhari Sikhs. The Sikhs who have taken Amrit. Their names will end with Kaur for women and Singh for men. Kaur means a princess and Singh is a lion. Non Amritdhari Sikhs – The Sikhs who may or may not keep hair and have not taken Amrit. Such Sikhs are born in the Sikh families - Kesdhari or Non-Kesdhari, Amritdhari or Non-Amritdhari.

Sehjdhari Sikhs – They do not keep their hair uncut. They believe in the Sikh - Philosophy, but are free from the bindings of Amrit. They recite prescribed Gurbani (Nit-Nem), go to the Gurdwara, practice the Naam-Jaap, do Ardas in their functions and perform their rites in the Sikh way, mostly in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. They take part in the activities of the Sikh world, including its politics. Mostly they are from the Hindu families.

Singh – Sikh, whose name ends with Singh, is usually addressed as Mr. Singh. Khalsa – All types of Sikh taken together, is the Khalsa. A congregation of Sikhs

is usually addressed as “Khalsa ji.” A single Sikh may also be called a Khalsa ji. In the real sense, a Khalsa or a Singh means an Amritdhari Sikh.

Khalsa Panth – It is the Sikh World.

Patit Sikh – A defiled Sikh. As such, no Sikh is Patit. The Patit Sikh may be one

who after taking Amrit, knowingly does not care to observe its bindings. It should not include an unintentional omission or commission. So called Patit or any other Sikh, can regain his -her status on repentance at the Akal-Takht, or before a body of the cardinal Sikhs, re -taking Amrit and serving the (token) punishment. In fact, no Sikh can ever be Patit because the fault can be redressed. Taking Amrit is not Baptism and it is not right to call it so. Baptism is a Christian ceremony. To make others understand, we may say, “It is Baptism like ceremony”, or “Like Baptism in the Christianity, Amrit is in the Sikh faith.” We should as well, avoid the word Sikhism and call it the Sikh Faith or simply Sikhi. Sikhi and Amrit are not difficult words, hard to say or understand. We should introduce right words (Terms) to others.

There is a legend that Guru Gobind Singh waits for his Sikh to take Amrit and visit the Guru`s last resort, Sach-Khand Nander - Sri Hazoor Sahib (In Hydrabad Deccan, India), up to his -her 60th year of age.

AMRIT-DHARA, NECTAR AiMmRq-Dwrw RASS. Amrit-Rass AiMmRq-rs

ieh rs Cwfy ah rsu Awvw ]

auh rs pIAw ieh rsu nhI Bwvw ] kbIr-342-7 Eh rass chhadae ouh rassu aavaa

Ouh rass peeaa eh rassu nahee bhaavaa

To enjoy that Nectar (Love of God), leave this taste (Attachments).

Once you enjoy that “Honey” (Naam),

you will discard this drink (Maya). Kabir-342-7

Amrit-Dhaara - A trickle of Amrit (See Amrit). Also, known as Amrit-Rass, Amrit or simply Rass. Its source is the Tenth-Door (Dassam-Dawar) located at the top of the head (Claimed to be the seat of God, in body). From there, it trickles on to the palate, tongue, and gives its sweet taste. Rass means an essence, taste to

enjoy. It is said to be honey like sweet (Treacle). Perhaps, it is the deep enjoyment of the state of absolute oneness with the Lord, which is expressed as the sweetest of all. In fact, its real import is to enjoy oneness (lInqw Leenta) with Jaap of the Naam. It is getting immersed in the Naam-Jaap and tasting or enjoying it. Leenta (Absorption) is the Rass and it may be with the Naam, Gurbani, Kirtan, Simran, or with the thoughts of God. This is the spiritual thing, but it may be there in its physical form of taste, depending on the faith one has In it.

iJMim iJMim AMimRqu vrsdw ] 5-74-5 Jhim jhim Amrit. varasd.aa