Panj

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