Sat Shri Akal is a common Sikh greeting in Punjabi. It consists of three words:
Sat (Truth)
Shri (a respectful honorific, used for something holy or revered)
Akal (beyond time, eternal)
Together, the meaning of "Sat Shri Akal" is "Truth is eternal" or "Truth is the Timeless One (God)." It signifies the belief in the eternal truth and timelessness of God in Sikhism. This phrase is used respectfully among Sikhs when greeting each other, often in Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) and at Sikh events. It reflects reverence for Waheguru (God) and the truth that transcends time.