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Short undergarments – one of the Five Ks that a Khalsa Sikh must wear. It is a symbol of self-control. Kaam Lust, one of the 5 vices. Kanga Wooden comb – one of the Five Ks that a Khalsa Sikh must west. It is a symbol of discipline. Kara A loose steel bracelet – one of the Five Ks that Sikhs must wear. It is a symbol of restraint.
The uncut long hair and the beard, in the case of men, form the main kakār for Sikhs. [3] The turban is a spiritual crown, which is a constant reminder to the Sikh that they are sitting on the throne of consciousness and are committed to living according to Sikh principles. Guru Gobind Singh told his Sikhs:
The Sikh turban, known mainly as the Dastar but also the Dumalla, is used to show others that they represent the embodiment of Sikh teachings, the love of the Guru and dogma to do good deeds. [27] The Gurus ensured that both men and women are able to wear a turban, which shows another action of equality.
The Sikhs are adherents to Sikhism, the fifth largest organized religion in the world, with around 25 million adherents. [1] Sikh History is around 500 years and in that time the Sikhs have developed unique expressions of art and culture which are influenced by their faith and synthesize traditions from many other cultures depending on the locality of the adherents of the religion.
A sahajdhari (Punjabi: ਸਹਜਧਾਰੀ ; Meaning "spiritual state of equilibrium adopter"; alternatively spelt as sehajdhari) Sikh is a person who believes in Sikhism but is not an Amritdhari. A Sahajdhari adheres to the principles of Sikhism and the teachings of the Sikh gurus but may not wear all of the Five Symbols of
A Sikh wearing Kachera , after taking a bath in a holy water pool (Sarovar) at Golden Temple Amritsar. The Sikh Code of Conduct states "For a Sikh, there is no restriction or requirement as to dress except that he must wear Kachera and turban." [1] Kachera is a drawer type fastened by a fitted string round the waist, very often worn as an ...
The kara was instituted by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699. Guru Gobind Singh explained: He does not recognize anyone else except me, not even the bestowal of charities, the performance of merciful acts, austerities, and restraint on pilgrim-stations; the perfect light of the Lord illuminates his heart, then consider him as the immaculate Khalsa.
To a Sikh, birth and death are closely associated, because they are both part of the cycle of human life of "coming and going" ( ਆਵਣੁ ਜਾਣਾ, Aaavan Jaanaa) which is seen as transient stage towards Liberation ( ਮੋਖੁ ਦੁਆਰੁ, Mokh Du-aar), complete unity with God. Sikhs thus believe in reincarnation.