Sukhreet and Symbolism
"Sukhreet" meaning in Sanskrit
Good deeds conducted by hand.
The primary purpose of Niyaz in Jamatkhana
To express gratitude to the Imam
Water symbolizes this in the Ghat-Paat ceremony
Divine knowledge (gnosis)
Number of times the daily Dua recited is in the Ismaili Tariqah
3 times
"Ya Ali Madad" translation to in English
"O Ali, help."
Ingredient in Sukhreet that symbolizes purity
Milk (Khir)
The distribution of Niyaz symbolizes this within the community
Unity and Equality
Phrase that murids say when entering Jamatkhana to affirm the Imam’s presence
"Hai Zinda"
Key structural difference between Dua and Namaz
Dua is recited while sitting, while Namaz includes more physical postures
In the Ismaili context, the Nur of Ali represents what
Eternal spiritual authority and guidance
Ingredient in Sukhreet representing sweetness and eloquence in speech
Sugar (Khand)
Connection of Niyaz to the concept of sacrifice
Preparing and offering Niyaz reflects sacrifice and Humility
Imam who established Chandrat Majlis and when he did
1894 by Imam Sultan Mohammed Shah
Language Dua and Namaz are exclusively recited in
Arabic
Qur'anic phrase that is the root of "Hai Zinda, Qayam Paya
"Hayyul Qayyum."
Clarified butter (Ghee) symbolizes this in the preparation of Sukhreet
Politeness and Humility
Niyaz symbolizes this apart from physical sustenance
Spiritual Sustenance provided by the Imam
Islamic ritual that symbolizes water purification before prayer
Wudu or Ablution
Ismaili Dua emphasizes this over ritualistic elements of worship
Inner reflection and ethical living
Ismaili tradition's interpretation of the phrase "Ali"
As both the historical Imam Ali and the eternal Nur of Ali
Deeper meaning behind the flour (Bhojan) used in Sukhreet
Sacrifice and Hard Work
Context in which Niyaz is often distributed, highlighting its sacred role
After prayers or during religious ceremonies
Indic tradition that influenced the Ghat-Paat ceremony
Hindu ghats and soma rituals
Theological concept that Ismaili Dua explicitly acknowledges
The role of the Imam of the Time as a spiritual guide and intercessor
Dual purpose of invoking "Ali" in Ismaili theology
Acknowledge the living Imam as the manifestation of Nur and honor Imam Ali as the first carrier of divine light.