THE KHANDA
The Khanda is the symbol of the Sikhs, as the Cross is to Christians or the Star of David is to Jews. It reflects some of the fundamental concepts of Sikhism. The symbol derives its name from the double-edged sword (also called a Khanda) which appears at the centre of the logo.
EK-ONKAR
"There is Only One God". The first two words in the Guru Granth Sahib & one of the cornerstones of Sikhism. They appear at the beginning of the Mul Mantra written by Guru Nanak describing the qualities of God in the Japji.
A Sikh who has taken Amrit and keeps all five Ks is known as Khalsa ("pure") or Amritdhari Sikh ("Amrit Sanskar participant"), while a Sikh who has not taken Amrit but follows the teachings of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is called a Sahajdhari Sikh.
KANGA
Comb. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted un-kept hair of ascetics.
KARA
Iron bracelet. A symbol to remind the wearer of restraint in their actions and remembrance of God at all times. Every Khalsa is enjoined to wear the Kara on the right wrist.
KIRPAN
Ceremonial Sword. A symbol of dignity and the Sikh struggle against injustice. It is worn purely as a religious symbol and not as a weapon. When all other means of self protection fail, the Kirpan can be used to protect yourself or others against the enemy.
KESH
The Kesh, or unshorn long hair, is considered by Sikhs as an indispensable part of the human body.A Sikh never cuts or trims any hair as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God's creation
KACHHERA
The sign of true chastity is the Kachera.
SIKH TURBAN
ਜੋ ਪਗ ਨੂੰ ਬਾਸੀ ਰਖੇ ਸੋ ਤਨਖਾਹੀਆ। ਇਸ ਲਈ ਹਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਲਈ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ ਕ ਉਹ ਰੋਜ਼ ਦਸਤਾਰ ਸਜਾਵੇ।
The Khanda is the symbol of the Sikhs, as the Cross is to Christians or the Star of David is to Jews. It reflects some of the fundamental concepts of Sikhism. The symbol derives its name from the double-edged sword (also called a Khanda) which appears at the centre of the logo.
EK-ONKAR
"There is Only One God". The first two words in the Guru Granth Sahib & one of the cornerstones of Sikhism. They appear at the beginning of the Mul Mantra written by Guru Nanak describing the qualities of God in the Japji.
A Sikh who has taken Amrit and keeps all five Ks is known as Khalsa ("pure") or Amritdhari Sikh ("Amrit Sanskar participant"), while a Sikh who has not taken Amrit but follows the teachings of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is called a Sahajdhari Sikh.
KANGA
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Comb. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted un-kept hair of ascetics.
KARA
Iron bracelet. A symbol to remind the wearer of restraint in their actions and remembrance of God at all times. Every Khalsa is enjoined to wear the Kara on the right wrist.
KIRPAN
Ceremonial Sword. A symbol of dignity and the Sikh struggle against injustice. It is worn purely as a religious symbol and not as a weapon. When all other means of self protection fail, the Kirpan can be used to protect yourself or others against the enemy.
KESH
The Kesh, or unshorn long hair, is considered by Sikhs as an indispensable part of the human body.A Sikh never cuts or trims any hair as a symbol of respect for the perfection of God's creation
KACHHERA
The sign of true chastity is the Kachera.
SIKH TURBAN
ਜੋ ਪਗ ਨੂੰ ਬਾਸੀ ਰਖੇ ਸੋ ਤਨਖਾਹੀਆ। ਇਸ ਲਈ ਹਰ ਗੁਰੂ ਕੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਲਈ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਹੈ ਕ ਉਹ ਰੋਜ਼ ਦਸਤਾਰ ਸਜਾਵੇ।
One who does
not tie a fresh turban is liable for penalty. For this reason it is mandatory
for every Sikh of the Guru to tie a turban every day.
Turban
is closely associated with Sikhism. Sikhism is the only religion in the
world in which wearing a turban is mandatory for all adult males. Vast majority
of people who wear turbans in the Western countries are Sikhs. The
Sikh pagdi is also called dastaar ,
which is a more respectful word in Punjabi for the turban.
Sikh's
are famous for their distinctive turbans. The turban represents respectability,
and is a sign of nobility. Guru Gobind Singh gave all of
his Sikhs turbans to recognize the the high moral status that
the Khalsa has to adhere to. A turbaned sikh stands out from the
crowd and is easily recognizable. The dastaar, as the Sikh turban is commonly
known as is an article of faith. This was made mandatory by the founders
of Khalsa and all baptised Sikhs are required to wear a
Dastaar. It is not to be regarded as mere cultural paraphernalia.
