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*'''5 k's''' were given by Guru Gobind Singh as reminders of their faith to Sikhism to be worn at all times. Once a Sikh has been baptised in amrit, s/he is bound to wear five items on them at all times. Some non-baptised Sikhs also wear these items out of respect for their tenth prophet, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] while others are under compulsion and it is their duty to don these items. | *'''5 k's''' were given by Guru Gobind Singh as reminders of their faith to Sikhism to be worn at all times. Once a Sikh has been baptised in amrit, s/he is bound to wear five items on them at all times. Some non-baptised Sikhs also wear these items out of respect for their tenth prophet, [[Guru Gobind Singh]] while others are under compulsion and it is their duty to don these items. | ||
'''Note:''' In certain places where it is inappropriate to wear most of 5 K’s (Bathroom, shower, swimming), one can remove them to preserve and show respect for cleanliness of 5 Kakars. | |||
=='''the five k's'''== | =='''the five k's'''== | ||
Revision as of 22:34, 11 May 2006
- 5 k's were given by Guru Gobind Singh as reminders of their faith to Sikhism to be worn at all times. Once a Sikh has been baptised in amrit, s/he is bound to wear five items on them at all times. Some non-baptised Sikhs also wear these items out of respect for their tenth prophet, Guru Gobind Singh while others are under compulsion and it is their duty to don these items.
Note: In certain places where it is inappropriate to wear most of 5 K’s (Bathroom, shower, swimming), one can remove them to preserve and show respect for cleanliness of 5 Kakars.
the five k's
Kesh (uncut hair) relates to the element of ether
Kara (steel bracelet) relates to the element of air
Kanga (wooden comb) relates to the element of earth
Kachera (cotton underwear) relates to the element of water
Kirpan (sword) which relates to the element of fire.
Most male Sikhs will wear a Turban over the uncut hair or Kesh
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