Sikh Greeting
“Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa
Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh!”
Translation:
“The pure comes from the universal One Force
Forever victorious is that One Force”
When to use:
practising and initiated Sikhs when greeting one another.
non-Sikhs addressing a gathering of Sikhs in a formal setting such as a Gurdwara or similar formal setting
Audio track of pronounciation
The traditional or formal Sikh greeting
Modern informal greeting
“Sat Sri Akaal”
Translation:
“Truth is the Timeless Force”
When to use:
Sikhs use when greeting one another
non-Sikhs greeting Sikhs in an informal setting (e.g. at the shops, on the street, at a workplace)
Audio track of pronounciation