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Amrit Sanchar Khanda 18 inch

Amrit Sanchar Khanda 18 inch

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Amrit Sanchar (also called Khande di Pahul) is the sacred Sikh initiation and baptism ceremony where a person joins the Khalsa brotherhood.

The Role of the Khanda
  • The Double-Edged Sword: During the ceremony, water and sugar crystals (patasha) are mixed in an iron bowl (bata) and stirred with a double-edged sword called a Khanda. [1]
  • Reciting Prayers: While the Khanda is used to stir the mixture (called Amrit or nectar), five baptised Sikhs (Panj Pyare) continuously recite specific daily prayers from the Sikh scriptures. [1, 2]
  • Symbolism: The Khanda represents divine power, truth, and the ability to cut through falsehood and injustice.
    • Key Facts About the Ceremony
  • Origins: Guru Gobind Singh Ji introduced this rite in 1699 when he founded the Khalsa at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
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