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What is the Sikh naming ceremony called?
The
Naam Karan
Ceremony
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Why is the Naam Karan Ceremony considered a rite of passage?
It marks a
key moment
in the baby’s life
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When does the family typically hold the Naam Karan Ceremony?
About
two weeks
after the
baby
is born
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What is the significance of the sangat during the ceremony?
The baby is welcomed into the local
Sikh
community
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What do everyone present do when entering the diwan hall?
Bow before
The Guru Granth Sahib
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What do the parents usually offer to the gurdwara during the ceremony?
They may pay for the
langar
or provide
karah prashad
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How does the karah prashad symbolize equality?
It is eaten from the same bowl with equal
ingredients
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What is a romalla used for in the ceremony?
To cover The
Guru Granth Sahib
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What does the baby wear during the ceremony?
A
kara
, symbolizing the
eternal
nature of God
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Who wrote the Mool Mantra?
Nanak
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What does the granthi do during the ceremony?
Recites the first 5 verses of the
Japji
prayer
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Why is the Mool Mantra important in the ceremony?
It reminds Sikhs of God’s
nature
and
qualities
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What is amrit and what does it symbolize?
It is a blessing symbolizing the sweetness of
Sikh
teachings
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What do the parents hope for their child during the ceremony?
That the child will grow up to be a true
Sikh
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What does the hymn from GGS 396 celebrate?
The joy of the baby's birth
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How is the baby's name determined during the ceremony?
By opening
The GGS
at
random
and using the first letter
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What is the Anand Sahib prayer about?
It is a prayer of bliss and joy
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What is the significance of the Ardas prayer in the ceremony?
It is a prayer of supplication and gratitude
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What surnames may be used in Sikh naming ceremonies?
Singh
or
Kaur
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Why were the surnames Singh and Kaur introduced?
To help eliminate the
caste system
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How do Sikh first names promote equality?
Many Sikh first names are
unisex
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What is the purpose of eating in the langar hall after the ceremony?
It promotes the belief in the
oneness of humanity
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What are the key components of the Naam Karan Ceremony?
Welcoming the baby into the sangat
Bowing before The Guru Granth Sahib
Offering
langar
or
karah prashad
Reciting the Mool Mantra
Naming the baby through
hukam
Singing The Anand Sahib prayer
Sharing karah prashad
Eating in the langar hall
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What are the symbols of equality in the Naam Karan Ceremony?
Karah prashad
eaten from the same bowl
Langar
served to all attendees
Unisex first names
Use of surnames
Singh and Kaur
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What is the significance of the offerings made during the Naam Karan Ceremony?
Reinforces the belief in equality
Shows respect for The Guru Granth Sahib
Supports the gurdwara community
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