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The guru is shown giving amrit (nectar) that he had prepared by mixing water and sugar with a double-edged sword in an iron bowl to the panj pyare (five beloveds), Daya Singh, Dharam Singh, Sahib Singh, Mokham Singh and Himmat Singh, who became the founding members of the Khalsa. After the five men were initiated, they were asked by the Guru to initiate him in turn. Also shown in the image are Mata Sahib Kaur and Bhai Mani Singh.  \r\n\r\nThe woodcut has been made on an unused account ledger sheet. The name, Sitaram, at the foot of the page may refer to the maker. 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