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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A Sikh who follows Sikh beliefs and teachings but has not received amrit, often understood as someone adopting Sikh practice gradually.
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Paper 1
Revise: Amrit SanskarSahajdhari Sikhs follow Sikh beliefs and teachings but have not undergone Amrit Sanskar. They may adopt Sikh practices gradually and may wear some or all of the five Ks. They remain part of the sangat, the Sikh congregation, and can express devotion through prayer, honest living and seva.
Compare specific commitments without assuming that sahajdhari Sikhs are less sincere or excluded from the Sikh congregation.
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