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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 with [[amrit]], s/he is bound to wear these 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.
[[Image:CIMG0349.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Kanga, Kara and Kirpan - three of the five articles of faith endowed to the Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh]]


'''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 but these must be readily available to the Sikh instantly.
The '''Five Ks''', or ''panj kakaar/kakke'', are five items of faith that baptised [[Khalsa]] [[Sikh]]s wear at all times at the command of the tenth Sikh [[Guru]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] who so ordered at the [[Baisakhi]] [[Amrit Sanchar]] in [[1699]]. The Five Ks are not merely symbols but articles of faith which collectively form the external visible symbols to identify and clearly and outwardly advertise and display ones commitment and dedication to the order ([[Hukam]]) of the tenth master. Guru Gobind Singh ordered his followers to wear the Five Ks so that they could actively use them to make a difference to their own and to others' spirituality. However, Sikhism recognises the concept of a [[Sikhism other observations|multi-level approach]] to achieving one's target as a disciple of the faith as well. For example,
 
=='''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
 
 
== Links ==
 
* [http://www.info-sikh.com/PageG5K.html info-sikh.com]
 
 
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Revision as of 04:41, 19 June 2006

Kanga, Kara and Kirpan - three of the five articles of faith endowed to the Sikhs by Guru Gobind Singh

The Five Ks, or panj kakaar/kakke, are five items of faith that baptised Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times at the command of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh who so ordered at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. The Five Ks are not merely symbols but articles of faith which collectively form the external visible symbols to identify and clearly and outwardly advertise and display ones commitment and dedication to the order (Hukam) of the tenth master. Guru Gobind Singh ordered his followers to wear the Five Ks so that they could actively use them to make a difference to their own and to others' spirituality. However, Sikhism recognises the concept of a multi-level approach to achieving one's target as a disciple of the faith as well. For example,

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