YOUTH VOICES:

Amrit Chakna — Sikh baptism ceremony administered to those who have chosen to make a commitment to the Sikh way of life.

Bani — The sacred word. Refers to the Sikh scriptures

Bhangra — Folk dance of the Punjab region of India

Chardi Kala — An attitude of eternal optimism

Dastar — Refers to the turban Sikhs wear. Used interchangeably with dastar and kesgi

Gurdwara — Literally, "the door to the Guru." Refers to Sikh house of prayer.

Gursikh — someone committed to leading a Sikh way of life

Guru Gobin Singh — The tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual master, and poet (1666-1708)

Guru Nanak — The founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus (1469-1539)

Hukam — Acceptance of a divine or cosmic order

Ik Ongkar — One Creator

Kaur — Last or middle name of Sikh women. It means courageous like a princess.

Khalsa — Refers to the initiated Sikhs who have taken Amrit (been baptized)

Kirat Karna — To practice and earn an honest living

Langar — Free vegetarian meal prepared by volunteers at a Gurdwara (Sikh house of worship) and served after every service.

Miri-Piri — Spiritual and temporal power. To lead a holistic life a balance between the two is needed

Naam Japna — To live in Divine Remembrance

Pugh — Refers to the turban Sikhs wear, used interchangeably with dastar and kesgi

Rehat Maryada — Code of conduct for Sikhs

Sakhi — A historical story that speaks to the life and times of the Sikh Gurus

Sangat — A congregation or community

Sardar — Term of respect often used for Sikh men

Seva — Selfless Service

Sikhi — used interchangeably with Sikhism: refers to the Sikh faith

Simran — Remembrance of the Divine

Singh — Last or middle name of Sikh men. It means courageous like a lion.

Tabla — A type of percussion instrument

Vand Chakna — To share one's resources

Waheguru — The Wonderous Creator (God).