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Taking Amrit is the ceremony by which a Sikh becomes a true Khalsa (pure one).
One should only receive Amrit once they fully understand the nature of the obligations accepted under a formal oath in the presence of the respected Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Panj Pyarey.
Any one taking Amrit must have washed themselves, their hair and must be wearing and prepared in the 5 k’s.
Amrit is baptismal water which is prepared by dissolving some Patashas or sugar puffs in water using a iron bowl (Baata). The water is constantly stirred with a Khanda and prayers are recited by the Panj Pyarey followed by Ardaas, this transforms the sweet water into Amrit. This Amrit is taken through the mouth and the rest sprinkled sparingly on eyes, face and head by the Panj Pyarey whilst the recipient repeats “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh”
The Panj Pyarey then jointly recite the Mool Mantar five times followed by the recipients of Amrit. One of the Panj Pyarey will then inform everyone of the vows they have made and how they should lead life the Sikh way.
The ceremony is concluded by taking the Hukam-nama read from the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Khanda, water, sugar, iron bowl and prayers all symbolise something different:
Khanda - a double edged steel sword is symbolic of strength, power, single mindedness and determination.
Water - a symbol of life, cleanliness, purity, coolness and humility.
Sugar - easily soluble, symbolises the breakdown of social divisions and caste barriers as well as love and sweetness.
Bowl - this symbolises the human mind where all the above virtues have taken a new shape.
Prayers – the prayers recited purify the air, the breath and the soul.
