the five "k" s -what it means in sikhism ?

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dear members !

 

I apologize for i forgot to explain what 5 ks mean in sikhism . i

automatically assumed everyone knows them. Silly me!

 

here they are ....

 

Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten gurus, told all members of the

Sikh brotherhood to wear the five Ks as a symbol to all of their

faith.

 

The Kesh

Kesh is hair. Sikhs promise not to cut their hair but let it grow as

a symbol of their faith. Because during their lifetimes it will get

very long they wear turbans to keep it tidy. They believe that this

demonstrates their obedience to God.

 

 

The Kanga

The kanga is a small comb used to keep their long hair tidy, but it

is more than that, it is a symbol to remind them to keep their lives

in order and "comb" away impure thoughts.

 

 

The Kara

The kara is a steel bangle worn on the right arm. It is a closed

circle with no beginning and no end...as with God there is no

beginning and no end. It is a reminder to behave well, keep faith and

restrain from wrong doing. Wearing it will remind a sikh of his

duties.

 

 

The Last two are a reminder that Sikhs are warriors and always fight

for righteousness.

 

The Kaccha

The kaccha is similar to a soldier's undershorts, a loose, white,

cotton undergarment symbolising a high moral character and spiritual

freedom. Obviously as any family would be sensitive the Sikh family

do not really like their undergarments on display to the world. This

garment is made in the style of, but not a genuine article. When it

was introduced by the Guru is was a knee length garment but recently

it is shorter more like western boxer shorts. All baptised Sikhs wear

a similar item, they are loose fitting and so cool in a hot climate,

and remind Sikhs of their lifelong battle to do right.

 

 

The Kirpan

The warriors sword. These days a very tiny one is worn as a symbol of

dignity and self respect. It demonstrates power and reminds sikhs

that they must fight a spiritual battle, defend the weak and

oppressed, and uphold the truth.

 

 

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now, to those who do not know anything about sikhism all these

symbols will have no meaning .

 

Tke the kirpan or sword for instance. imagine a sikh guy taking this

on a plane with kirpan in his pockets . he is sure to be questioned

in these days of "highjacking" and "terrorism " . then coupled with

the "turban" and the long "beard" you are a sure "suspect" !

 

let me ask sardarji this . how can sporting long uncut hair mean

obedience to god ? in buddhism, on the other Hand, a clean shaven

head is the highest form of renunciation.

 

 

so, you see , each faith has its own set of rules . so, to hindus

KRISHNA IS NOT JUST A MAKHAN CHOR (butter thief) hea is Chitta-chora

( the stealer of hearts.)

 

pray , what is a gopi heart? in narada sutra , narada says when you

want anyhing for Lord krishna , go to the gopis, they will even give

up their lives for krishna without batting an eyelid such is their

ananya- bhakti (raga-anuragha bhakti) . THey live for Krishna and die

for krishna

 

namashkar!