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Q: Why do people use sugar and water in the amrit ceremony?
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What is amrit where did it came from?

Amrit is said to be the ambrosial nectar of gods, immortalizing those who drink of it.In the Sikh baptism ceremony, the Amrit Sanchar, the Panj Pyaray (five beloved ones) prepare Amrit by stirring sugar cakes into an iron bowl filled with water using an iron sword. This is done while reciting Amrit Banis, the five prayers of initiation, to infuse the water with the sweetness of sugar, strength of iron and the immortalizing properties of prayer. The first amrit ceremony took place at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India on March 30th 1699.


What are the ceremonies for Sikhs?

the amrit ceremony2nd AnswerThe Amrit CeremonySikhs who have been through the Amrit Ceremony of initiation, or Amrit Sanskar, become baptised Sikhs, take new names, and wear the 5 Ks. The Amrit Ceremony is the initiation rite introduced by Guru Gobind Singh when he founded the Khalsa in 1699. A Sikh can go through this initiation as soon as they are old enough to understand the full committment that they are making.The ceremony takes place in a Gurdwara, before the Guru Granth Sahib, and in the presence of 5 initiated Sikhs (who represent the Panj Piyaras, the first 5 Sikhs to be initiated). During the ceremony, hymns are recited from the Sikh scripture, prayers are said, and the principles of Sikhism are affirmed. Then amrit is prepared. Amrit is a mixture of sugar and water that has been stirred with a double-edged sword.The candidates for initiation drink some of the amrit from the same bowl, and have it sprinkled on their eyes and hair. Each then recites the Mool Mantra (the fundamentals of Sikhism). There are readings from the Guru Granth Sahib and an explanation of rules of Sikhism. The ceremony ends with the eating of the ceremonial karah parshad. Parshad is a sweet tasting food which has been blessed. It is made from semolina, sugar and ghee.


What is the Sikh special mixture and water called?

The Sikhs special mixture with water and sugar is called Amrit.


How do you make amrit?

Amrit is a holy water made by an initiated Khalsa Sikh. It is stirred with a Kirpan and sugar sweets or paste is added. I believe it is placed near to or under the Guru Granth Sahib.


What is Sikhisms Amrit?

Amrit is Holy Water. it is made by adding patase (indian sugar) to water then stirring it with a khanda (steel sword) and then having the Panj Pyare (five holy ones) recite panj baniya (five prayers) over it.


What is meaning of Punjabi word Amrita?

The amrit is there for Sikhs people can hve a bath and the khalsa people who r already memebr of the khalsa go there 2 hve a bath and the people who r not a member of khalsa they can become a member of the khalsa.


What is the Amrit ceremony in the Sikh religion?

Sikhs who have been through the Amrit Ceremony of initiation become baptised Sikhs, take new names, and wear the 5 Ks. The Amrit Ceremony is the initiation rite introduced by Guru Gobind Singh when he founded the Khalsa in 1699. A Sikh can go through this initiation as soon as they are old enough to understand the full committment that they are making. The ceremony takes place in a Gurdwara, before the Guru Granth Sahib, and in the presence of 5 initiated Sikhs (who represent the Panj Piyaras, the first 5 Sikhs to be initiated). During the ceremony, hymns are recited from the Sikh scripture, prayers are said, and the principles of Sikhism are affirmed. Then amrit is prepared. Amrit is a mixture of sugar and water that has been stirred with a double-edged sword. One of the main Sikh festivals is Baisakhi which traditionally was the end of the wheat harvest but became extra special because it was chosen by Guru Gobind Singh as the day to start the Khalsa fellowship. On April 13th in the gurdwara a special ceremony takes place as a reminder of the first Amrit Ceremony. The first Amrit Ceremony took place in India in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh asked a gathering of Sikhs who was prepared to die for God. At first there was a hesitation then one man stepped forward...he was taken into the tent, Guru Gobind Singh reappeared on his own with blood dripping from his sword. He asked again, and again, again and again. He took the fifth man into the tent and then reappeared with all five men, alive, well and dressed like him. These five men became known as Panj Pyares or Beloved Five. They were initiated into the "Khalsa" or community of Sikhs by receiving amrit...a mixture of sugar and water. Sikh men were then given the added name "Singh" meaning "lion" and ladies received the extra name "Kaur" meaning "princess". These days on the morning of the ceremony everyone take a bath, wears the five Ks and attends a ceremony of promises when the members of the community renew their promises to God. The five Sikhs that are performing the ceremony mix the amrit. When the water and sugar has been mixed all of the five Sikhs stir it with a double edged sword while hymns are being sung and readings are read from the Guru Granth Sahib. New members who wish to become initiated come before the five Sikhs that are performing the ceremony. Amrit is sprinkled on their eyes and hair, finally they drink the mixture. Everyone recites the Mool Mantra and the new members must then wear the five Ks. Prayers are said, speeches made, reading listened to and finally the whole community will share a meal, the langar, with everyone present Sikh and non-Sikh.


What does AMRIT mean in Sikhism?

That name means HOLY WATER


What do Sikhs do in baptism?

Sikhs do not actually have Baptism as Baptism is a Christian term. Sikhs (if they choose to be as adults) are initiated into the Khalsa Sikhs which is a ceremony known as Amrit. During Amrit a Sikh drinks a holy sugared water from a steel bowl. From this time they must adhere to the 5'ks. Kachh, Kangah, Kara, Kesh and Kirpan. Initiation is available to both Men and Women.


What is the water around the golden temple?

The Golden temple (Harminder Sahib) is located in Amritsar, India.


How do people in different countries make lemonade?

Everybody uses lemon, sugar, and water, but people may add things they like. the traditional one is with lemon, sugar and water.


Are hummingbirds poisonios?

no they are not.. they eat bugs and sugar water not people