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A Sikh does not cut the hair of his or her children. This is an ancient yogic tradition. Hair carries radiant energy which helps one to meditate and be mentally centered. The sikhs wear the hair tied in a bun at the tenth gate (at the top of the head). The hair is covered in a turban for practicality reasons to keep it contained and clean. The hair is to be combed every day unlike the traditional ascetic yogis who used to wear dread locks.
A Sikh does not cut the hair of his or her children. This is an ancient yogic tradition. Hair carries radiant energy which helps one to meditate and be mentally centered. The sikhs wear the hair tied in a bun at the tenth gate (at the top of the head). The hair is covered in a turban for practicality reasons to keep it contained and clean. The hair is to be combed every day unlike the traditional ascetic yogis who used to wear dread locks.


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Revision as of 17:08, 12 September 2006

A Sikh does not cut the hair of his or her children. This is an ancient yogic tradition. Hair carries radiant energy which helps one to meditate and be mentally centered. The sikhs wear the hair tied in a bun at the tenth gate (at the top of the head). The hair is covered in a turban for practicality reasons to keep it contained and clean. The hair is to be combed every day unlike the traditional ascetic yogis who used to wear dread locks.