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What is Kesh used for?
In Sikhism, kesh (sometimes kes) is the practice of allowing one’s hair to grow naturally out of respect for the perfection of God’s creation. The practice is one of The Five Kakaars, the outward symbols ordered by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 as a means to profess the Sikh faith.
What is the Kara and why is it important?
The Kara symbolises eternity reminding a Sikh that God has no beginning or end. It also signifies that a Sikh is linked to the Guru. “The Kara is very important within the Sikh community,” said Amritpal Singh of the National Sikh Resource Centre. “Every Sikh child would wear one.
What does Kachera symbolize?
The Kachera is a shalwar-undergarment with a tie-knot worn by baptized Sikhs. The Kachera symbolises self-respect, and always reminds the wearer of mental control over lust, one of the Five Evils in Sikh philosophy.
What are the 5ks and what do they represent?
The 5 Ks taken together symbolise that the Sikh who wears them has dedicated themselves to a life of devotion and submission to the Guru. The 5 Ks are 5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa. Hair (kesh) is a symbol both of holiness and strength.
What does wearing a Kara mean?
The Kara is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. The kara originated as a protective ring to guard the sword arm of the Khalsa warriors during battle when fighting armed with swords. The person who wears kara has to keep it clean, and not to remove it until it is an extreme requirement.
Why is the kirpan important?
Kirpan (from kirpa: mercy and aan: honour) symbolises power and freedom of spirit, and is a reminder to Sikhs to fight injustice and oppression, but is not to be used as an instrument of violence.
What are the 5 things a Sikh must carry?
There are five things all Sikhs should wear, and conveniently they all start with K. Sanjit Kaur explains the Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb), Kara (a iron bracelet), Kachera (cotton underpants) and Kirpan (an iron dagger) and what they mean to the Sikhs who carry them.