Religious Studies GCSE
The Khalsa and Amrit Sanskar
What The Khalsa and Amrit Sanskar means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The names were introduced by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 during the formation of the Khalsa, and their introduction is a key part of the initiation ceremony.
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- Communication with God
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- Community and identity
- Community and unity
- Community cohesion
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