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Ceremony Of The Sacred Thread



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Ceremony Of The Sacred Thread

Among the Hindus the ceremony of the sacred thread is considered a momentous event in the life of a person. Thus, when Guru Nanak was 12 years old, an auspicious day was chosen for this ceremony. All the neighbours, friends and kinsmen were invited on the occasion.

When all had gathered and the ceremonial prayers were over, the family high priest, Hardyal, who was summoned to conduct the ceremony, advanced his hand to put the thread around Nanak’s neck. Seeing this, the Guru respectfully said, “May I know, Holy Sir, what this thread is for and why need I wear it?”

The priest replied, “My son, it is the sacred thread. It delivers its wearer from the bondage of life and death.”

Nanak said, “But, Sire, it would soon get soiled, wear away and snap. What good a thread, so frail, can do to a man?”

The priest had no answer to this query, Nanak, then, continued, “I tell you, it is the virtuous deeds that deliver the soul and not this cotton thread.”

Not only the high priest but also the gathered throng was convinced about the truth of the Guru’s observations. They all returned home wiser and saner than before.


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