Sikh Glossary and Terms - B

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Babur Bani References to the invasion of India by the Mughal emperor Babur found in the Guru Granth Sahib . God is said to have sent Babur as deaths messanger.
Baisakhi The celebration which takes place every April 13th. Guru Amardas initiated the annual gathering of Sikhs at Goindwal in 1567. In 1699 Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa order on this day.
Barahmaha Compositions about the twelve months. By Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raga Majh, by Guru Nanak in Raga Tukhari and by Guru Gobind Singh in Krishn Avtar.
Bani An abbreviation of Gurbani , applied to any of the writings which appear in the Guru Granth Sahib .
Benati An appeal for assistance.
Bhagat Bani Any of the writings which appear in the Guru Granth Sahib which were not written by the Gurus but by e.g. Bhagat Kabir Ji, Bhagat Dhanna Ji....
Bhog The ceremony marking the conclusion of a Path.
Bole So Nihal Second Part of the Sikh salutation meaning "anyone who speaks will be happy."
Buddha Dal The 'army of veterans' formed by Nawab Kapur Singh in 1733 to look after Sikh holy places, preach and initiate new converts to the Khalsa order.



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