Sikh Glossary
Glossary of Sikh Terms
There are 168 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atma |
The soul which is considered immortal. |
| Babur Bani |
References to the invasion of India by the Mughal emperor Babur found in the Guru Granth Sahib. God is said to have sent Babur as deaths messanger. |
| Bani |
An abbriviation of Gurbani, applied to any of the writings which appear in the Guru Granth Sahib. |
| Barhmaha |
Compositions about the twelve months. By Guru Arjun in Raga Majh, by Guru Nanak in Raga Tukhari and by Guru Gobind Singh in Krishavtar. |
| Benati |
An appeal for assistance made to Sikhs world wide. |
| Bhagat Bani |
Any of the writings which appear in the Guru Granth Sahib which were not written by the Gurus. |
| Bhog |
The ceremony marking the conclusion of a Path. |
| Bole So Nihal |
Part of the Sikh salutation meaning "anyone who speaks will be happy." |
| Buddha Dal |
The 'army of veterans' formed by Nawab Kapur Singh in 1733 to look after Sikh holy places, preach and initiate new converts to the Khalsa order. |
| Chandoa |
The canopy which is placed over the Guru Granth Sahib. |
| Chanpada |
A poetical composition consisting of four lines in a specified meter. |
| Charan Pahul |
Baptism ceremony involving the drinking of water which the Guru or a member of the Gurus family had dipped their feet in. |
| Chaupai |
A four line stanza form used by some of the Gurus. |
| Chaur(i) |
Yak hair or manmade fiber embedded in a metal placed in a wooden handle. It is cerimonially waved over the Guru Granth Sahib as a symbol of respect. |
| Chela |
A disciple of the guru, used in the Guru Granth Sahib to refer to Sikhs. |
