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Meeting with the Candidates


MEETING WITH THE CANDIDATES
Sometime before the ceremony, all the candidates, including those who wish to re-take their vows, meet with a representative of the Panj. At this time, they will discuss the principles of Khalsa, the ceremony and any questions they may have.
They will receive the following instructions, to allow each individual the greatest opportunity to experience a total transformation:
  • Take a full bath or shower the morning of the ceremony, including washing the hair
  • Men and women both tie their turban so it can be opened at the top
  • All hair is tied in a Rishi knot
  • Men keep their beards unrolled
  • No jewelery is to be worn
  • Come wearing the 5 K’s: hair clean and tied up, steel or iron kara, kanga in the hair, kirpan worn outside the kurta (do not wear a leather sheath), kacheras.
  • Remember to bring a donation for the Guru
  • Be prepared to stay as a distinct group, without bathroom breaks or breaks to re-tie turbans, until the entire ceremony is completed
  • Wear clean clothes
  • Be sure the candidates understand how to cup their hands to receive the Amrit and Prashad. Shawls can be worn in cold weather.

THE MORNING OF THE AMRIT CEREMONY
The Panj Piaray and the Granthi meet before the candidates arrive, to check that everything is properly set up, and that all supplies are ready. The sevadars should also be present to assist them.

When the candidates start arriving, they can sit in another room and chant Wahe Guru until they are called in. One Piara checks that all candidates have all 5 K’s, have washed their hair, removed extra jewelery, and understand the commitment they are about to confirm.

Each of the Panj Piaray washes a Siri Sahib and places it in front of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib.


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