One of the 'Five K's', what name is given to the strapped sword that must be worn by all Sikhs?
"turban called Keski. A Baptized (initiated Sikh) does not go out in public without covering his head either with a small or large turban. The five articles of the Sikh faith are Kesh (unshorn hair), Kachehra (special breeches or drawers), Kangha (wooden comb usually tucked in long hair of the Sikhs), Karha (iron bracelet), and Kirpan (sword). These are called ""5 Kakars"" or "" 5 Ks"" in Sikhism. Some Sikhs believe that Keski (small turban) is one of the five required articles of faith because they believe unshorn hair is God-given. Turban is worn by the Muslims and Hindus as"
"The Five Ks In Sikhism, the Five Ks ( ""Pañj Kakār"") are five items that Guru Gobind Singh commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times in 1699. They are: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb for the hair), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (100% cotton tieable undergarment (not an elastic one)) and Kirpan (an iron dagger large enough to defend oneself). The Five Ks are not just symbols, but articles of faith that collectively form the external identity and the Khalsa devotee's commitment to the ""Sikh rehni"" ""Sikh way of life"". A Sikh who has taken Amrit and"
"defending those who cannot defend themselves, even if that means putting oneself in harm's way. The Five Ks In Sikhism, the Five Ks ( ""Pañj Kakār"") are five items that Guru Gobind Singh commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times in 1699. They are: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb for the hair), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (100% cotton tieable undergarment (not an elastic one)) and Kirpan (an iron dagger large enough to defend oneself). The Five Ks are not just symbols, but articles of faith that collectively form the external identity and the Khalsa devotee's commitment"
"five items, called the Five Ks (in Punjabi known as ""pañj kakkē"" or ""pañj kakār""), at all times. The five items are: ""kēs"" (uncut hair), ""kaṅghā"" (small wooden comb), ""kaṛā"" (circular steel or iron bracelet), ""kirpān"" (sword/dagger), and ""kacchera"" (special undergarment). The Five Ks have both practical and symbolic purposes. Guru Nanak (1469–1539), the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of ""Rāi Bhōi dī Talwandī"", now called Nankana Sahib (in present-day Pakistan). His parents were Khatri Hindus. According to the hagiography ""Puratan Janamsakhi"" composed more than two centuries after his death and probably based on oral tradition, Nanak"
"commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa. From the Guru Granth Sahib, The five Ks (""panj kakaar"") are five articles of faith which all baptized Sikhs (Amritdhari Sikhs) are obliged to wear. The symbols represent the ideals of Sikhism: honesty, equality, fidelity, meditating on Waheguru and never bowing to tyranny. The five symbols are: The Sikhs have a number of musical instruments: the rebab, dilruba, taus, jori and sarinda. Playing the sarangi was encouraged by Guru Hargobind. The rebab was played by Bhai Mardana as he accompanied Guru Nanak on his journeys. The jori and sarinda were introduced to Sikh"
"Kara (Sikhism) A kara () is an all-iron, i.e., cast iron (""sarb loh"") bracelet, worn by all initiated Sikhs. It is one of the five kakars or 5Ks — external articles of faith — that identify a Sikh as dedicated to their religious order. The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. Guru Gobind Singh Ji explained: The Kara is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. It is in the shape of a circle which has no beginning and no end, like the eternal nature of God."
"Dastar A Dastaar (, ""dastār"", from ) or pagṛi () or pagg (), is an item of headgear associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh dastaar, or turban, is mandatory for all Sikh men and women. Among the Sikhs, the dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long, uncut hair (""kesh""). The Sikhs regard the dastaar as an important part of the unique Sikh identity. The dastaar has"
"study and contemplation."" Faith itself is not a religious concept in Sikhism. However, the five Sikh symbols, known as Kakaars or Five Ks (in Punjabi known as pañj kakkē or pañj kakār), are sometimes referred to as the ""Five articles of Faith"". The articles include ""kēs"" (uncut hair), ""kaṅghā"" (small wooden comb), ""kaṛā"" (circular steel or iron bracelet), ""kirpān"" (sword/dagger), and ""kacchera"" (special undergarment). Baptised Sikhs are bound to wear those five articles of faith, at all times, to save them from bad company and keep them close to God. There is a wide spectrum of opinion with respect to"
"morning. Five Ks or ""panj kakaar/kakke"", are five items of faith that baptised Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times at the command of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh who so ordered at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. The Five Ks are not merely symbols but articles of faith which collectively form the external visible symbols to identify and clearly and outwardly advertise and display one's commitment and dedication to the order (Hukam) of the tenth master. Guru Gobind Singh ordered his followers to wear the Five Ks so that they could actively use them to make a"
"and strength to sacrifice. Thus with these principles he established Panth Khalsa, the Order of the Pure Ones. At the same time the Guru gave his new Khalsa a unique, indisputable, and distinct identity. The Guru gave the gift of bana, the distinctive Sikh clothing and headwear. He also offered five emblems of purity and courage. These symbols, worn by all baptized Sikhs of both sexes, are popularly known today as Five Ks: Kesh, unshorn hair this a gift from god. Kangha, the wooden comb it keeps the tangles out of Sikhs hair which shows that god keeps the tangles"
"to get a different one It was also historically used like a knuckle-duster for hand-to-hand combat. Battlefield variations include kara with spikes or sharp edges. Sikh soldiers of the British Indian army would settle disputes by competing in a form of boxing known as ""loh-muthi"" (lit. iron fist) with a kara on one hand. Kara (Sikhism) A kara () is an all-iron, i.e., cast iron (""sarb loh"") bracelet, worn by all initiated Sikhs. It is one of the five kakars or 5Ks — external articles of faith — that identify a Sikh as dedicated to their religious order. The kara"
"of devotion to God, reminding Sikhs that they should obey the will of God. Bhai Nand Lal, who was a well respected poet in the court of the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, wrote : ""Nishan-e-Sikhi ast in Panj har kaf, ""Hargiz na bashad azin panj muaf, ""Kara, Karad, Kacha, Kanga bi dan, ""Bina kesh hech ast jumla nishan."" [These five letters of K are emblems of Sikhism. These five are most incumbent; Steel bangle, big knife, shorts and a comb; Without unshorn hair the other four are of no significance.] By not cutting hair, Sikhs honor God's gift of"
"performs ceremonies according to the Sikh rites; who does not use tobacco, kutha (halal meat) in any form, who is not a patit and who can recite mulmantra."" SGPC also clarifies: ""Once a Sahajdhari becomes a Keshdhari Sikh, he, under no circumstances by cutting or trimming hair, beard, eyebrows in any manner, can claim to be a Sahajdhari Sikh. The Five Ks, or ""panj kakaar/kakke"", are five items of faith that all ""baptized Sikhs"" ""(Khalsa)"" are required to wear at all times ""(but does not apply to non-baptized Sikhs)"", at the command of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh"
"called ""Khalsa"" in 1699 and introducing ""the Five Ks"", the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. Guru Gobind Singh also continued the formalisation of the religion, wrote important Sikh texts, and enshrined the scripture the Guru Granth Sahib as Sikhism's eternal Guru. He was assassinated by the Mughal army that was staying nearby when he was waiting in the Deccan for an audience with the Mughal Emperor. Gobind Singh was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru, and Mata Gujri. He was born in Patna, Bihar in the Sodhi Khatri family"
"Kesh (Sikhism) 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. The hair is combed twice daily with a Kanga, another of the Five Ks, and tied into a simple knot known as a ""Joora"" or ""Rishi knot"". This knot of hair is usually held in place with the Kanga and covered by a turban. Kesh is a symbol"
"keeps all five Ks are 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"". The Kesh, or uncut, long hair, is considered by Sikhs as an indispensable part of the human body. Long known as a sign of spiritual devotion, it also emulates the appearance of Guru Gobind Singh and is one of the primary signs by which a Sikh can be clearly and quickly identified. A Sikh never cuts or trims any hair as a"
"hair, is one of the Five Ks, five compulsory articles of faith for a baptized Sikh. As such, a Sikh man is easily identified by his turban and uncut hair and beard. Male Rastafarians wear beards in conformity with injunctions given in the Bible, such as Leviticus 21:5, which reads ""They shall not make any baldness on their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor make any cuts in their flesh."" The beard is a symbol of the covenant between God (Jah or Jehovah in Rastafari usage) and his people. In Greco-Roman antiquity the beard was ""seen"
"that Sikhs ""self-identify as an 'ethnic minority and believe ""that they are more than just a religion"". Male Sikhs generally have ""Singh"" (Lion) as their middle or last name (not all Singhs are Sikhs), and female Sikhs have ""Kaur"" (Princess) as their middle or last name. Sikhs who have undergone the ""Khanḍe-kī-Pahul"" (the Sikh initiation ceremony) may also be recognized by the five Ks: Kesh, uncut hair which is kept covered, usually by a turban; ""Kara"", an iron or steel bracelet; ""Kirpan"", a sword tucked into a ""gatra"" strap or a ""kamal kasar"" belt; ""Kachehra"", a cotton undergarment; and ""Kanga"","
"with their hands has to be in keeping with the advice given by the Guru. The Kara is an iron/steel circle to symbolise God as never ending. It is a symbol of permanent bonding to the community, of being a link in the chain of Khalsa Sikhs (the word for link is ""kari""). The Kachera is a shalwar-undergarment with a tie-knot worn by baptized Sikhs. Originally, the Kachera was made part of the five Ks as a symbol of a Sikh soldier's willingness to be ready at a moment's notice for battle or for defence. The confirmed Sikh (one who"
"wearing hard hats if they remained within their vehicle, but this increased the loading times and was not commercially acceptable. Dastar A Dastaar (, ""dastār"", from ) or pagṛi () or pagg (), is an item of headgear associated with Sikhism and is an important part of the Sikh culture. Wearing a Sikh dastaar, or turban, is mandatory for all Sikh men and women. Among the Sikhs, the dastaar is an article of faith that represents honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long,"
"Sikh feminism Sikhism was founded in Punjab in 1469 by Guru Nanak on the foundations that everyone is equal, regardless of caste, age, or gender. Both men and women were supposed to follow the 5 Ks, Kesh(uncut hair), Kangha(comb), Kara(iron bracelet), Kachera(cotton undergarment) and Kirpan(iron dagger), and there was never a distinction between what a woman should be allowed to do versus as man. Men and women are treated equally in the Temple(Gurdwara), and everyone eats and prays side-by-side. Both men and women are meant to carry the Kirpan with them as they are responsible for their own physical protection,"
"Kacchera Kacchera or Kachera () are specially designed, shalwar-undergarments with a tie-knot (""naala"" i.e., drawstring) worn by baptized Sikhs. They are similar to boxer shorts in appearance. It is one of the five Sikh articles of faith called the Five Ks (), and was given as a ""gift of love"" by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanskar in 1699. Kacchera have been worn by baptized Sikhs (Khalsa) since a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, in 1699. Both male and female Sikhs wear similar undergarments. This is one of five articles"
"Khanda (Sikh symbol) The Khanda (, """") is the symbol of the Sikh faith, that attained its current form around the first decade of the 20th century. It is an amalgam of three symbols: It depicts the Sikh doctrine ""Deg Tegh Fateh"" in emblematic form. It consists of three weapons and a circle: the khanda, two kirpans and the chakkar which is a circle. It is the military emblem of the Sikhs. It is also part of the design of the ""Nishan Sahib"". A double edged khanda (sword) is placed at the top of a Nishan Sahib flag as an"
"and the ratios between men and women are becoming more even. When Sikhism was first founded in 1469, the turban was mostly worn by spiritual leaders and Gurus as a status symbol, and uncut hair was a symbol of holiness and spiritual power. During a time of turmoil and war in India, the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, brought his people together and formed Khalsa(the pure), a spiritually devoted, brother-and-sisterhood of baptized Sikhs, and from there asked his people to follow the 5 Ks. The most distinctive and widely recognizable of the 5 Ks is Kesh, which requires Sikh men"
"and finally merge into the Almighty creator. Those, who follow the instincts of their mind, under the influence of five vices - lust, anger, greed, attachment and pride - and ego would wander miserably in the cycle of birth and rebirth. Guru Gobind Singh iniated the practice of ""Amrit Chakna"", the Baptizing ceremony of Sikhs as Khalsa, in April 1699. This distinctive identity is represented by Five ""K(akars)"" every Amritdhari (baptised) Sikh has to don: God in Sikhism Sikhism is a monotheistic religion and hence, believes that ""God"" is One, and prevails in everything, as symbolized by the symbol Ik"
"Kangha (Sikhism) A kanga is a small wooden comb that Sikhs usually use twice a day. It is supposed to be kept with the hair at all times. Combs help to clean and remove tangles from the hair, and are a symbol of cleanliness. Combing their hair reminds Sikhs that their lives should be tidy and organized. The Sikhs were mandated by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699 to wear a small comb called a Kanga at all times. Kanga must be kept by all baptised Sikhs (Khalsa), after a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru"
"masters. Kesh: (Kesh is uncut hair) A Sikh is to maintain and adorn this natural God-given gift. To work with nature and not against it. The Kesh is covered with a turban, Keski or Chunni to keep it clean and manageable. Kanga (wooden comb) for the maintenance and ongoing upkeep of Kesh. A reminder to regularly maintain the body and mind in a clean and healthy state. Kara (steel bracelet or slave bangle): Symbolises an unbreakable bond with God. It is a constant reminder that the Sikh is a servant and student of the Lord. He or she must only"
"long uncut hair called Kesh at all times to signify the strength and vitality of the Sikh people. This was one of the 'five requisites of faith', collectively called Kakars that form the external visible identifiers to clearly affirm a Sikh's commitment and dedication to the order (Hukam) of the tenth master and made one a member of the Khalsa. The Khalsa is the ""Saint-Soldier"" of Guru Gobind Singh who stated the following: ""He does not recognize anyone else except One Lord, not even the bestowal of charities, performance of merciful acts, austerities and restraint on pilgrim-stations; the perfect light"
"all who are wrongfully oppressed or persecuted irrespective of their colour, caste, or creed. Kirpans are curved and have a single cutting edge that may be either blunt or sharp. They are often between and long, and must be made of steel or iron. Sikhism was founded in the 15th century the Punjab region of medieval India. At the time of its founding, this culturally rich region had been conquered by the Mughal Empire from central Asia. During the time of the founder of the Sikh faith and its first guru, Guru Nanak, Sikhism flourished as a counter to both"
"Hukum. The Khalsa panth among Sikhs are guided by the five Ks. They keep their head hair long (kesh) and men wear turbans (head hair cover) Women may also wear a turban by their choice. They carry a wooden comb, wear an iron bracelet, wear a cotton underwear, and carry a kirpan (steel sword). Non baptized Sikh women are free to dress as they wish in Sikhism. Sex segregation is not required in public places or Sikh temples by Sikhism. Muslim males are encouraged to grow their beards and trim the moustache. Men in some Muslim communities wear turban (head"
"ones); hence inaugurating the order of Saint-Soldiers who pledged their dedication to defend the needy, poor and oppressed and their respective social, economic and political rights. This was a tradition of one of the world's greatest martyrs Guru Tegh Bahadur (the 9th Guru) who laid down his life in the defense of the Hindus on behalf of the Pandits of Kashmir. The order of the Khalsa, at the wish of Guru Gobind Singh's would henceforth be distinguished by five symbols (a uniform of 5Ks), viz. Kes (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Kacherra (drawers), Kara (an all-steel bracelet) and Kirpan (a sword)"
"Panj Pyare Panj Pyare (, ', literally the five beloved ones), is the name collectively given to the five Sikh men, Bhai Dhaya Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh, Bhai Himmat Singh, Bhai Mohkam Singh and Bhai Sahib Singh by Guru Gobind Singh at the historic divan Anandpur Sahib on 14 April 1699. They formed the nucleus of the Khalsa, as the first batch to receive khanda di Pahul, i.e. rites of the two-edged sword. In Sikh theology, as in the Indian classical tradition generally, panj (ਪੰਜ) or paanch (पांच), i.e. the numeral five, has a special significance. Guru Nanak in Japji"
"Sikhs retained their different perspective. The Khalsa warrior community tradition started by Guru Gobind Singh has contributed to modern scholarly debate on pluralism within Sikhism. His tradition has survived into the modern times, with initiated Sikh referred to as Khalsa Sikh, while those who do not get baptized referred to as Sahajdhari Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Five K's tradition of the Khalsa, He also announced a code of discipline for Khalsa warriors. Tobacco, eating meat slaughtered according to Muslim ritual and sex with Muslims were forbidden. The Khalsas also agreed to never interact with those who followed rivals"