The 5Ks of Sikhism: Difference between revisions
ThomasRules (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Five Items a Sikh should always have on himself/herself are quite simple and each symbolize something about the past of Sikhism. ==Kesh - Long, uncut hair== This symboliz...") |
Hari singh (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
The Five Items a Sikh should always have on himself/herself are quite simple and each symbolize something about the past of Sikhism. | The [[Five Items]] that a [[Sikh]] should always have on himself/herself are quite simple and each symbolize something about the past of [[Sikhism]]. | ||
==Kesh - Long, uncut hair== | ==Kesh - Long, uncut hair== | ||
This symbolizes respect for Waheguru by not changing the way he made you. | '''[[Kesh]]''': This symbolizes respect for Waheguru by not changing the way he made you. | ||
==Kachera - Baggy Shorts== | ==Kachera - Baggy Shorts== | ||
This symbolizes modesty - they are used instead of underpants or boxer shorts. | '''[[Kachera]]''': This symbolizes modesty - they are used instead of underpants or boxer shorts. | ||
They also symbolize a readiness to go into battle for their faith if necessary. | They also symbolize a readiness to go into battle for their faith if necessary. | ||
==Kanga - Comb== | ==Kanga - Comb== | ||
This reminds Sikhs to keep their lives in good order; as well as their Kesh. | '''[[Kanga]]''': This reminds Sikhs to keep their lives in good order; as well as their Kesh. | ||
==Kara - Steel Bracelet== | ==Kara - Steel Bracelet== | ||
This symbolizes Waheguru as having no beginning or end. It also is a physical reminder of Him. | '''[[Kara]]''':This symbolizes Waheguru as having no beginning or end. It also is a physical reminder of Him. | ||
== | ==Kirpan - A small sword== | ||
This reminds sikhs to fight against evil; both physical and spiritual; in their every day lives. | '''[[Kirpan]]''':This reminds sikhs to fight against evil; both physical and spiritual; in their every day lives. | ||
Most of these are either plastic or welded shut. | Most of these are either plastic or welded shut. | ||
{{5Ks}}# | |||
{{nav}} | |||
[[Category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]] | |||
[[Category:Sikh practice]] | |||
[[Category:Articles of faith]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:59, 3 May 2012
The Five Items that a Sikh should always have on himself/herself are quite simple and each symbolize something about the past of Sikhism.
Kesh - Long, uncut hair
Kesh: This symbolizes respect for Waheguru by not changing the way he made you.
Kachera - Baggy Shorts
Kachera: This symbolizes modesty - they are used instead of underpants or boxer shorts. They also symbolize a readiness to go into battle for their faith if necessary.
Kanga - Comb
Kanga: This reminds Sikhs to keep their lives in good order; as well as their Kesh.
Kara - Steel Bracelet
Kara:This symbolizes Waheguru as having no beginning or end. It also is a physical reminder of Him.
Kirpan - A small sword
Kirpan:This reminds sikhs to fight against evil; both physical and spiritual; in their every day lives. Most of these are either plastic or welded shut.
| These articles deal with Sikh's Five ks |
|
Kesh (uncut hair) -|- Kara (bangle) -|- Kanga (small comb) -|- Kachera (under garment) -|- Kirpan (sword) |
#
| Gurus: | Nanak Dev | Guru Angad | Amar Das | Ram Das | Guru Arjan | Har Gobind | Har Rai | Har Krishan | Tegh Bahadur | Gobind Singh | Guru Granth Sahib | Sikh Bhagats |
| Philosophy: | Sikh Beliefs | Simran | Sewa | Beliefs and Principles | Underlying Values | Prohibitions | Technique and Methods | Other observations | Technique and Methods |
| Practices: | Ardas | Amrit Sanskar | Chardi Kala | Dasvandh | Five Ks | Kirat Karni | Kirtan | Langar | Naam Japna | Simran | Three Pillars | Vand Chakna | Five Evils | Five Virtues |
| Scripture: | Guru Granth Sahib | Sikh Scripture | Dasam Granth | Ek Onkar | Waheguru | Bani | Mool Mantar | Japji Sahib | Jaap Sahib | Chaupai | Anand Sahib | Tav-Prasad Savaiye | Rehras | Sukhmani |
| More: | History | Gurdwaras | Harmandir Sahib | Khalsa | Khanda | Names | Places | News | Satguru | Sikhs | Bhagat Farid | Bhagat Kabir | Websites | Biographical | Terms |
