GLOSSARY - THE ENCYCLODEDIA OF KHALSA

These are the code words used by the Khalsa during the several wars to disguise enemy and still they are being used in their general conversation to keep the tradition alive. The words presented here are mere fractions of their vast dictionary and may be used in any form, however, their integrity must be maintained.

Khalsa Dictionary English Meanings Khalsa Dictionary English Meanings
Amrit Nectar Ang Limb
Ashtapadi A poetic measure with eight couplets BandiChhor Liberator of the detained
Bani Holy Word Bhakta Devotee
Bhatia Devotion Chhand Poetic measure
Degh An oversized cooking vessel Dharma Faith
Doha A poetic measure with two lines Faqir Muslim recluse
Fatwa Verdict given by a Muslim divine Gatha A poetic form
Ghadar Revolt Goonda Miscreant
Granth Sahib The most sacred scripture of the Sikhs Gurmatta Resolution of the Sikh religious body
Gursikh Follower of the Guru Harimandir The Golden Temple at Amritsar
Jagir Landed property Jiatha Band
Kachha Short pants Kada Bangle
Kalma The Holy Word Kangha Comb
Kesh Hair Khadi Homespun cotton
Khanda A double-edged weapon Kikar Acacia Arabica
Kirpan Dagger Kripa Goodwill
Langar Common kitchen Lathi Stick
Manji Seat Maulvi Teacher
Miri Royalty Misal Band
Mohur Gold coin Mul Mantra Basic postulate
Morcha Agitation Mufti Magistrate
Mussali A low-caste among the Indian Muslirns Pangat Eating together
Panj Piare The Five Beloveds Patashas Sugarcandy
Patwari The one who keeps land records Piri Renunciation
Qazi Judge Rabab Instrument popular in the north India
Raga Musical form Raja Ruler
Sacha Padshah True King Saje Established
Sarbat Khalsa Assembly of the Sikhs Sardar Leader
Saropa Gift in recognition of merit Satnam God is Truth
Sati Inunolation Sell Topi A consec rated headgear
Shabad Holy Word Shahidijatha A band pledged to be martyred
Shaikh Muslim caste Shakti Power
Shariat Muslim law Shikar Hunting expedition
Siddhas Hindu ascetics Siharfi Acrostic
Sikka Coin Sloka Short poetic measure
Sufi A mystic Swadeshi Indigenous
Swaiyya A poetic form Tegh Sword
Var Ballad Walliallah Beloved of God
Yunani Greek (System of Medicine)    

 

Code Words
(In Nihang's Language)
Real Meanings
(Hindi)
Real Meanings
(English)
Code Words
(In Nihang's Language)
Real Meanings
(Hindi)
Real Meanings
(English)
Mitha Parshad Roti Chappati Batera Bangan Bringle
Rupa Piaz Onion Basant Kaur Maki Corn
Ladhaki Mirch Chilli Kaji Murgaa Cock
Panjwan Ghee Oil Chup Chini Sugar
Chaiwan Tail Oil Choona Aataa Flour
Samudar Doodh Milk Panj Ratnee Sharab Wine
Kastoora Soor Pig Titari Karela  
Kesar Haldi Turmeric Karadhee Mooli Redish
Gobinday Kharboojay Watermelon Garday Chawal Rice
Anday Aloo Potatoe Sukha Bhang Tranqualizer
Badam Cholay Groundnuts Thanedar Gadhaa Donkey
Aaracaa Ghodhaa Horse Tahseildar Khachraa Clever
Harni Joon Louse Baaj Ramba
Savaa Lakh Ik One Bhuchangee Ladkaa Son

 

 
 
 
 

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