• Jaswinder Kaur (Dr.)

The word ‘Amrit’ has been used multiple times in Gurbani. The meaning of this word is used in different aspects. According to Gurmat, the word ‘Amrit’ has been used mainly in context of spiritual life giving Hari-Naam and the new transformation of society in institutional terms. Every religious text talks about some such substance that contrasts the mortality of a life and the consumption of which can help in conquering death. According to a tale in Puranas, Amrit is one of the fourteen precious gems that came out after the churning of the ocean of Kheer. The traces of Amrit can also be seen in Greek and Islamic societies that called it Abe-Hayat or Abo-Haiva. In Christianity, the liquid which gives life is called Nectar. The ceremony of baptism is also carried out with the holy water. According to saints and sages, Amrit is the water of Maan-Sarovar, the consumption of which can make a human to achieve the highest degree of immortality. It is a stream of Amrit believed by the Yogis to be tasted by a special practice on the tala (tal) from the Hindu through jit. The ancient literature in one way or another mentioned about ‘Amrit’ Or ‘Abo-Hayat’ or any similar substance that grants liberation, salvation and relief from the death and circle of life and death. Amrit is an important aspect of Sikhism. It refers to a drinkable substance that Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji prepared and introduced to sikhs to give them the identity of Khalsa on the day of Bhaisakhi at Anandpur's place Keshgarh in 1699.It is used as a prayer for Hari-Naam. In Sikh tradition, Amrit cannot be considered as a magical potion that can prolong a life or liberate oneself from circles of life and death, but this is used in a symbolical way that ultimately helps in achieving salvation.

"CONCEPT OF 'AMRIT' IN SIKH FAITH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.e479-e484, September 2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309456.pdf

"CONCEPT OF 'AMRIT' IN SIKH FAITH", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppe479-e484, September 2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309456.pdf