Amrit sanskar is the sikh initiation ceremony where sikhs
join the khalsa. Although a child born and brought up
according to sikh traditions, joining the khalsa is important
as it portrays a personal commitment to the sikh faith
Significant as by taking amrit a convert
can become a sikh.
It re-enacts the first amrit ceremony performed by the first
member of the khalsa. This is done by drinking amrit
which is stirred with a khanda or kirpan which is the
same today as it was at the time of Guru Gobind Singh
Significant as during the ceremony, sikhs recite 'Waheguru ji khalsa,
Waheguru ji fateh'. Meaning the Khalsa is of god, the victory is of god'.
This means that they are giving their life to god and will live by gods
ruels as they have joined the khalsa
Khalsa
"Only a true sikh if you've joined the khalsa"
Agree
Not considered a true sikh until you join the
khalsa as it portrays personal commitment to
sikh faith
Joining the khalsa can be seen as the beginning
of sikhism and is crucial for becoming a true
sikh. only a sikh once you join community and
sacrafice your life
You're only a true sikh once you join khalsa -
show commitment and dedication by giving up
daily habits which many sikhs are not prepared to
do
Disagree
If you devote yourself and time to god regularly it will help
you to become gurmukh - release from samsara. Shows
you're committed to the religion and are a true sikh
Promoting values and beliefs of sikhism - equality and
generousity (Vand Chhakna) can make you become a true
sikh. If you promote values which apply to all, despite religion,
shows you are a true sikh as could be seen doing sewa -
good soul
seen as a true sikh by carrying out worship, giving to
charity and living by obligations of Man/Dhan/Tan.
Selfless act which are valued in sikhism and
respected for completing these acts - gurmukh