?????? (sirpaau)
Meaning: noun: Seerpaw, a robe of honour, presented by a person of rank and worn as a mark of distinction.
Quote:
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sadaa ana?d kare aana?dee�� jis sirpaau paiaa gal khaasaa he.
One who has been blessed with the special robe (of Divine attributes) around one�s neck enjoys the bliss of spiritual union with the Blissful at all times.
– Guru Arjan Sahib, Guru Granth Sahib, 1073
However, for better or for worse, in Sikh tradition, it has taken the form of a piece of cloth bestowed upon someone as a mark of honour for their achievements and contributions to the betterment of the community.
So what can bring us true honour and respect in life?�
Only a robe of divine consciousness through the inculcation of divine virtues and attributes in our behaviour and actions can bring true honour and respect.
Etymology: From Persian sar-o-paa (head and feet or head to feet), hence an�honorary dress or robe of honour, which used to cover a person from head to feet.
In the Sikh parlance, however, it may be a�garment, scarf or a length of cloth bestowed on someone as a mark of honour.
Seerpaw, khalat or khilat are part of English now.