Then the Guru's wife, Mata Sundri, added patashas (sugar crystals) into the amrit. Guru Gobind Singh prepared amrit (holy water) in a bowl using a short steel sword. The Panj Pyare were then baptized in a unique ceremony called pahul.Guru Gobind Singh called the five Sikhs the Panj Pyare, the Five Beloved Ones. Finally, the Guru emerged from the tent with all five men dressed piously in blue. This was repeated until five Sikhs had offered their heads for the Guru. Another Sikh stepped forward and again the Guru took him into the tent, and re-appeared alone with his sword covered with blood.
Shortly after, the Guru reappeared alone with his sword covered in blood, and asked for a second volunteer. One Sikh finally came forward and followed the Guru into a tent. There was a big silence, but the Guru went on repeating his demand. Guru Gobind Singh then lifted his sword and asked that anyone prepared to give his life for his faith to come forward.
At this gathering, the Guru called upon Sikhs to uphold their faith and preserve the Sikh religion. On Vaisakhi day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh summoned Sikhs from all over India to the city of Anandpur Sahib. Vaisakhi (also spelled Baisakhi) is the festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community known as the Khalsa.
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