Glossary (Khalsa Encyclopedia)
Code words used by Khalsa during the wars to disguise enemy
Words may be used in any form, however, their integrity must be maintained.

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


 


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