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Bhog


BHOG

Literally: pleasure; but, it is used for completion/conclusion of a stage. In the Sikh context Bhog is the conclusion of the recitation of Guru Granth Sahib. It is followed by Ardaas and Vaak (or Hukam i.e. reading of a hymn) from Guru Granth Sahib. Finally, after the distribution of Karah Parshaad, the ‘ceremony’ of Bhog is over. The Sikhs call it Bhog (pleasure) because it denotes the pleasure of reaping the fruit of listening (or reading) to the praise of God.

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)