Which of the following best describes Amrit?

a. It is the initiation into the Khalsa.
b. It is the devotional singing of hymns.
c. It is the sword worn by Khalsa members.
d. It is the simple meal after a Sikh service.


a. It is the initiation into the Khalsa.

Analysis:
a. Correct. In Sikhism, the third rite of the life-cycle rituals is initiation into the Khalsa, called Amrit.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Outsiders often call Amrit "baptism," even though that term is of Christian origin.

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