Author Topic: 5 K's in Sikhs life (Read 7911 times)

cнιяρу νιвєѕ ツ · « **on:** June 13, 2010, 01:56:43 PM »

The 5 K's in Sikhs Life

The Five K's, along with the turban, constitute the Khalsa uniform, which distinguishes a Sikh from any other person in the world, and is essential for preserving the life of the community and fostering the Khalsa brotherhood.

The Five K's are not supposed to foster exclusiveness or superiority. They are meant to keep the Sikhs united in the pursuit of the aims and ideals of the Gurus. They enable them to keep their vows made at the time of baptism. The Sikhs have been known to face torture and death rather than cut their hair or remove any of the sacred symbols.

The Khalsa cannot be anonymous. His religion is known to all. He stands out among people, and any unseemly behaviour or action on his part would be noted as unbecoming of a follower of the Gurus. People would easily blame him if he deviated from the disciplinary code of Guru Gobind Singh.

KANGA
Comb. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted un-kept hair of ascetics. A Khalsa is expected to regularly wash and comb their hair as a matter of self discipline.

KIRPAN
Ceremonial Sword. A symbol of dignity and the Sikh struggle against injustice. It is worn purely as a religious symbol and not as a weapon. When all other means of self protection fail, the Kirpan can be used to protect yourself or others against the enemy.

KARA
Iron bracelet. A symbol to remind the wearer of restraint in their actions and remembrance of God at all times. Every Khalsa is enjoined to wear the Kara on the right wrist. The Kara being circular in shape, symbolises wheel which itself, when viewed in the background of Indian heritage, simultaneously stands for Dharma and Chakarvarti Raja (universal monarch). Therefore Kara manifests two meanings, eternal and temporal and the Khalsa is enjoined to imbibe both.

KACHHERA
Drawers. A symbol signifying self control and chastity. Every member of the Khalsa must must wear a Kachhera, in order to cover not only the genitals, but it should also cover the thighs up to the knees. The covering of the genitals enjoins him/her to live under the strict discipline of self control. Also the Kachhera stands to repudiate the idea of nudity so dear to Indian asceticism. The Sikh religion advocates, instead, all round development of one's personality possible only when adhering to social norms as a balanced social being. It also allows freedom of movement, which is especially required during time of battle.

KESH
Long unshorn hair. A symbol of spirituality. The Kesh reminds a Khalsa to behave like the Guru's. It is a mark of dedication and group consciousness, showing a Khalsa's acceptance of God's will. Long hair have long been a common element of many spiritual prophets of various religions such as Jesus, Moses and Buddha.

How much K's you got??

Punjabi Janta Forums - Janta Di Pasand · « **on:** June 13, 2010, 01:56:43 PM »

Sardar_Ji · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2010, 01:59:56 PM »

this is for pure sikh ....jinae amrit shakya hovae .... oda mere kol 2 k hege ... :happy:

cнιяρу νιвєѕ ツ · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:02:11 PM »

Quote from: Gurpinder Mand on June 13, 2010, 01:59:56 PM

this is for pure sikh ....jinae amrit shakya hovae .... oda mere kol 2 k hege ... :happy:

i knw..fer vi kara paah sakhde ho ya kesh vi rakh sakhda ha banda...uhsde lai amrit shakan nahi pehnda :)

Sardar_Ji · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:04:13 PM »

tae mae b kaya ji mere kol 2 k's ..... hege aaa

cнιяρу νιвєѕ ツ · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:06:09 PM »

Quote from: Gurpinder Mand on June 13, 2010, 02:04:13 PM

tae mae b kaya ji mere kol 2 k's ..... hege aaa

yes main read karlea c..gud :)

Sardar_Ji · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:07:38 PM »

thodae kol kinae ? (k) hege ji

PUNJABI lion · « **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:15:45 PM »

eh kehra zaroori aa k vai jehne amrit shakea oh hi rakh skda,,,,,,,,,,,,,,koi v rakh skda ede ch koi manhi ni aa...

like mae kirpan rkhni chahunda.. /:) n kayi waar rakh v layidi aa....bt mae amrit ni shakeya....

cнιяρу νιвєѕ ツ · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:17:48 PM »

Quote from: PUNJABI lion on June 13, 2010, 02:15:45 PM

eh kehra zaroori aa k vai jehne amrit shakea oh hi rakh skda,,,,,,,,,,,,,,koi v rakh skda ede ch koi manhi ni aa...

like mae kirpan rkhni chahunda.. /:) n kayi waar rakh v layidi aa....bt mae amrit ni shakeya....

yup..i agree wid u

PUNJABI lion · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:20:10 PM »

Quote from: нαsмυκн κυяί ☺ on June 13, 2010, 02:17:48 PM

yup..i agree wid u

tere kol ta ikko hona...........kara rite ? /:)

cнιяρу νιвєѕ ツ · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:23:10 PM »

Quote from: PUNJABI lion on June 13, 2010, 02:20:10 PM

tere kol ta ikko hona...........kara rite ? /:)

nope..2
kara and kesh
i've long hairs

PUNJABI lion · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2010, 02:25:10 PM »

Quote from: нαsмυκн κυяί ☺ on June 13, 2010, 02:23:10 PM

nope..2
kara and kesh
i've long hairs

hmm tats gud shukar aa koi kudi v disi eda di...... =D>

Tezy_Sandhu · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:00:55 PM »

I have all 5 K's & im proud of it.
Punjabi 22 im not agry wid u coz je tusi amrit pan nai kita tusi kirpan nai pa sakde. Je tusi edan karde aa ehda matlab k tusi lokan nu amritdhari hon da bhulekha paune aa which is wrong.

PUNJABI lion · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:23:44 PM »

Quote from: Tezy_Sandhu on June 13, 2010, 03:00:55 PM

I have all 5 K's & im proud of it.
Punjabi 22 im not agry wid u coz je tusi amrit pan nai kita tusi kirpan nai pa sakde. Je tusi edan karde aa ehda matlab k tusi lokan nu amritdhari hon da bhulekha paune aa which is wrong.

mae eh nahi khnda k roj paunda.....i said kadi kadi.....jado g krda....n btw meri saari family amritdhari aa...so oh mainu v kehande aa...amrit shakan nu......

bt mainu pta k rehat rkhni boht aukhi aa....so beadbi karan naalo ta na shako better aa....

Tezy_Sandhu · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2010, 07:57:37 PM »

Bro gud k tuhada sara pariwar amritdhari aa but thts also kind of beadbi u doing k jado dil kita kirpan pa layi te fer lah ti. eh koi gani ja mala thodi aa jado marji palo te fer lahdo.

Kudrat Kaur · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2010, 08:08:41 PM »

appa kol do K tah hege ne..Kesh te Kara
Baki gale vich khanda, kangi teh kirpaan chote aakaar vich v paye hoye ne but I think we cant count them..
Baki jado chote hunde c oddo mein amrit chakan layee kiha c mom dad nu but I am not from very strict Gursikh family so kise ne seriously nai leya.. hun jado babaji di kirpa hoyee vekhde aa filhaal tah Duniya de bade vikara vich fase hoye aa..

Rubbie · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:19:53 PM »

None... :sad:
Now i realized I shd atleast wear a 'Kara'
Am trying to adapt.... i left Non-veg..few years back.....

Deleted User · « **Reply #16 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:22:06 PM »

no kara juzz nike nike hair bt also nt vry nike :D

xxxcognoscentexxx · « **Reply #17 on:** June 13, 2010, 09:33:06 PM »

4 k's -except kirpan

*rAbh RaKHA* · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2010, 06:31:46 PM »

none :sad: :sad:

i used to have khanda in mah chain..not anymore..
i wanna wear kara..buh due to mah work policy arn't allowed to have anything on wrist or hands..except wedding ring or band :sad: :sad: :sad:

PUNJABI lion · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2010, 04:58:04 AM »

Quote from: кнαpι Pυηנαвαη on June 13, 2010, 09:22:06 PM

no kara juzz nike nike hair bt also nt vry nike :D

eni khush kato aa :angry:

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