Kara

Kara: Iron bangle

Worn by sikhs(derived from original sanskrit word 'Shishiya', litterally meaning students) to make a social statement & formal commitment.

It depicts the fact of their being life time studentds dedicated to seek absolute 'TRUTH' Through 'humble service & absolute submission'(read study/research/analysis/understanding & actually living life by principles scripted in Holy Book of the Sikhs) to GURU(tittled 'Shiri Guru Granth Sahib').

The term 'GURU' here does not refer to any human GURU, but to 'Satgur'or'Gur' in short. Gurmukhi term satgur litterally meaning one or a set of 'TRUE IDEA/IDEAs'of living poised & Truthfull life dedicated only & only to absolute 'TRUTH' & 'Humanity'.

This is also one of the five symbols of infinity of a sikh.Within the society it is understood to represent the sikh sentiment of being humble & meek handcuffed lifetime slave of 'Satgur'.The idea is that a sikh is always hand-cuffed to ONE ABSOLUTE 'TRUTH'/'TRUE IDEAs'(read GOD/GURU)consollidated in the Holy Book.