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Egotism

Egotism and possessiveness are very enticing; egotistical pride has plundered everyone

Guru Nanak Dev Ji
1469-1539

Egotism is one of the biggest obsticles in achieving a state of spiritual bliss. Those who forever think and say 'I', can never appreciate what they have or respect the feelings and ways of other people. Stop your ego; think of others, have love in your heart and meditate as often as possible.

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Glossary of Sikh Terms

There are 168 entries in this glossary.
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Term Definition
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.
Chola

Clothing of the Gurus. Also applied to the coverings of the nishan sahib at a gurdwara
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