Panj
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Panj is a Punjabi/Persian word meaning the number Five. It is a commonly used number as it refers to many important features in Sikhism. Popular terms used in Sikhi are:
- Panj Piare: the five beloved ones of Guru Gobind Singh.
- Panj Kakkar: the five Ks or articles of faith of the Sikh.
- Panj Banis: the five banis recited by Sikhs daily.
- Panj Granthi: the small holy book with five texts from the Guru Granth Sahib
- Panj-ab: The name "Punjab" means "land of five rivers" and derives from the words 'panj,' meaning five, and 'aab,' meaning water