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'''Kachera/Kacha:''' Undershorts.
[[Image:CIMG0334.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Kaccha - one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs]]


One of the five Sikh articles of faith, given as gifts of love by [[Guru Gobind Singh]], worn by a baptized Sikh, called the [[Khalsa]]. Both males and females Sikhs wear very similar under-garments.
'''Kachera/Kaccha:''' Undershorts/undergarment which looks a little like boxer shorts.


This [[Kakar]] was given by Guru Gobind Singh to remind his Sikhs that they should control their sexual desire, [[Kam]]. The Kacha is long underwear that comes to just above the knees and give dignity, modest and honour to the person. The garment is usually made from white light-weight cotton material. It served to cover the person private parts as well as remind Sikhs of the Guru's message to think of the opposite sex as they would think of family members and not objects. The Kacha is secured and tied with a "nala" (drawstring). This serves as another reminder that when one is untying the drawstring one is given time to think about what ones is about to do.  
One of the five Sikh articles of faith, given as gifts of love by [[Guru Gobind Singh]] at the [[Baisakhi]] [[Amrit Sanchar]] in [[1699]] and worn by all baptized Sikh, called the [[Khalsa]]. Both males and females Sikhs wear very similar under-garments. This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called [[Kakars]] that form the external visible symbols to clearly and outwardly display ones commitment and dedication to the order ([[Hukam]]) of the tenth master.


The Kacha is the Guru's gift and it reminds the Sikhs of the Guru's message regarding the control of the [[Five Evil]]s especially lust.
This [[Kakar]] was given by Guru Gobind Singh to remind his Sikhs that they should control their sexual desire, [[Kam]] (lust). The Kacha is a long underwear that comes to just above the knees and gives a feeling of dignity, modest and honour to the person who wears this garment. The garment is usually made from white light-weight cotton material. It served to cover the person private parts as well as remind Sikhs of the Guru's message to think of the opposite sex as they would think of their other family members and not as objects. The Kaccha is secured and tied with a "nala" (drawstring). This serves as another reminder that when one is untying the drawstring one is given time to think about what ones is about to do. The Guru reminds us how while remembering the Lord, sexual desire can be overcome, thus:


''"Through the Kind and Compassionate True Guru, I have met the Lord;''' I have conquered sexual desire''', anger and greed."'' ([[SGGS]] page 81)
The Kacha is the Guru's gift and it reminds the Sikhs of the Guru's message regarding the control of the [[Five Evil]]s especially lust. Further, this garment allows the Sikh soldier to operate in combat freely and without any hindrance or restriction. It serves its purpose efficiently and effective and is easy to fabricate, maintain, wash and carry compared to other under-garments of the day, like the [[dhoti]], etc
[[Gurbani]] reminds the Sikh to renounce worldly desire and seek the sanctuary of the Lord thus:
''"Renouncing sexual desire, anger, flattery and slander, they enter the Sanctuary of God."'' ([[SGGS]] page 469)


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[[category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]
[[category:Glossary of Sikh Terms]]

Revision as of 05:26, 19 June 2006

Kaccha - one of the five articles of faith for the Sikhs

Kachera/Kaccha: Undershorts/undergarment which looks a little like boxer shorts.

One of the five Sikh articles of faith, given as gifts of love by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699 and worn by all baptized Sikh, called the Khalsa. Both males and females Sikhs wear very similar under-garments. This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called Kakars that form the external visible symbols to clearly and outwardly display ones commitment and dedication to the order (Hukam) of the tenth master.

This Kakar was given by Guru Gobind Singh to remind his Sikhs that they should control their sexual desire, Kam (lust). The Kacha is a long underwear that comes to just above the knees and gives a feeling of dignity, modest and honour to the person who wears this garment. The garment is usually made from white light-weight cotton material. It served to cover the person private parts as well as remind Sikhs of the Guru's message to think of the opposite sex as they would think of their other family members and not as objects. The Kaccha is secured and tied with a "nala" (drawstring). This serves as another reminder that when one is untying the drawstring one is given time to think about what ones is about to do. The Guru reminds us how while remembering the Lord, sexual desire can be overcome, thus:

"Through the Kind and Compassionate True Guru, I have met the Lord; I have conquered sexual desire, anger and greed." (SGGS page 81)

The Kacha is the Guru's gift and it reminds the Sikhs of the Guru's message regarding the control of the Five Evils especially lust. Further, this garment allows the Sikh soldier to operate in combat freely and without any hindrance or restriction. It serves its purpose efficiently and effective and is easy to fabricate, maintain, wash and carry compared to other under-garments of the day, like the dhoti, etc

Gurbani reminds the Sikh to renounce worldly desire and seek the sanctuary of the Lord thus: "Renouncing sexual desire, anger, flattery and slander, they enter the Sanctuary of God." (SGGS page 469)

These articles deal with Sikh's Five ks

Kesh (uncut hair) -|- Kara (bangle) -|- Kanga (small comb) -|- Kachera (under garment) -|- Kirpan (sword)

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