Piri

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Piri is one of the two symbolic swords associated with the Sikh concept of Miri-Piri, representing spiritual authority and devotion.

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Label Occurrences
Piri canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Sikh religious concept
religious symbol
symbolic sword
associatedWith Guru Hargobind
componentOf Sikh doctrine of balanced temporal and spiritual life
contrastedWith Miri
doctrineStatus core Sikh concept
emphasizes primacy of spiritual values over temporal power
etymology derived from Persian "pir" meaning spiritual guide or elder
hasAspect religious leadership
saintly conduct
spiritual sovereignty
hasConceptualRole emphasis on meditation and prayer
emphasis on moral and ethical living
guidance in spiritual matters
influences Sikh personal conduct ideals
Sikh understanding of leadership
language Punjabi
linked to: Punjabi language
pairedWith Miri sword
linked to: Kris sword
partOf Miri-Piri
religiousTradition Sikhism
represents devotion
spiritual authority
symbolizes connection with the Divine
inner piety
spiritual dimension of life
usedIn Sikh political theology
Sikh symbolism
Sikh theology
visualizedAs one of two crossed swords in some Sikh emblems

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Miri-Piri component Piri
Miri-Piri hasAspect Piri