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Summary of Question:	I Just Want To Take Amrit. Why Will No One Tell Me What I Must Do?
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Tuesday, 2/18/2003 5:59 PM MST

Sat nam.

I have been a convert to Sikhi for 2 years; I have spent much time in study and prayer, attend gurudwara and do everything in my power to learn more and more of my adopted faith; it has even cost me a job because I refused to remove the kirpan and kara. I deeply desire to take Amrit, and my husband does also. But when I ask what must be done, not one person will discuss the matter with me!

My father-in-law, who rotates to lead 3 congregations, changes the subject and brushes me off so fast I feel a wind coming from him, and it's a pretty cold one (It has been said that he resents his first son having married me, the Polish girl, Sikh or not.) I figured he'd be the guy to go to, but it's like knocking over a Mack truck with a feather to discuss Amrit. Our granthi tells me to ask the father-in-law. So have people in our other local gurudwara! Now I know that in most Christian traditions there is a waiting period during which time the candidate learns the faith before being baptised. Can I expect a similar thing in taking Amrit? Or is there something I'm just not supposed to know right now? because I feel like I'm trying to join a lodge or something, from all this reluctance coming at me. You'd think people would gladly discuss matters of faith; or, if they don't think I am prepared enough, to be honest and respectful enough of my intelligence to tell me so to my face. What must be done to take Amrit? I mean, in terms of waiting-time or individuals we must speak with, who might be willing to give a straight answer? Sorry for the frustrated grumbling!

Blessings,

Elizabeth

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Sat Nam! Amrit is between you and your Guru, no one else. It is a very personal thing. I understand how you must feel. I have emailed you privately with further instructions.

.....G