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Explore the significance of Kesh, Kara, Kanga, Kirpan in Sikhism. Learn the stories of Bhai Taru Singhji and Bhai Mati Dasji, symbols of devotion and sacrifice. Discover the essence of Sikh faith and the importance of upholding the Five Ks with unwavering commitment.
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WWW.SIKHROLEMODEL.COM • KESH • Kesh is a symbol of devotion to God, reminding Sikhs that they should obey the will of God. • Guru Gobind Singh explained the reason for this: My Sikh shall not use the razor. For him the use of razor or shaving the chin shall be as sinful as incest. • The practice is one of the Five Ks, the outward symbols ordered by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 as a means to profess the Sikh faith. Kesh - Sikhism
WWW.SIKHROLEMODEL.COM • KARA • Kara is a steel or iron (sarb loh) bracelet, worn by all Sikhs. • The kara is a symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. • The kara is to constantly remind the Sikh disciple to do God's work, a constant reminder of the Sikh's mission on this earth and that he or she must carry out righteous and true deeds and actions, keeping with the advice given by the Guru. • It is in the shape of a circle which has no beginning and no end, like the eternal nature of God. Kara - Sikhism
WWW.SIKHROLEMODEL.COM Kanga - Sikhism • KANGA • The Kanga is an article that allows the Sikh to care for his or her unshorn long hair, Kesh. • The kanga is usually tucked in front of the "Rishi Knot" and tied under the turban to help in keeping the rishi knot firm and in place. • It represents the importance of discipline and cleanliness to the Sikh way of life and is used to keep the hair healthy, clean, shining and tangle-free. • This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called Kakars
WWW.SIKHROLEMODEL.COM • Kirpan • This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called Kakars . • In India A Sikh can carry his kirpan inside Aeroplane,Railways Supreme court, Police Station and everywhere in India • The Kirpan is a dagger which symbolizes a Sikh's duty to come to the defense of those in peril. • The kirpan is actually used to defend others, such as those who are oppressed by harsh rulers, women who are raped in the streets, or a person who was being robbed or beaten Kirpan - Sikhism
WWW.SIKHROLEMODEL.COM Bhai Taru Singhji • Bhai Taru Singhji • We always say in our ardas • Jinhaan' singhaan' singhaniaan' nae dharam haet sees deettae, baand baand kataa-ae,Khopariaan' luhaa-ee-aan', charkharee-aan' tae charhae, aare-aan' naal chiraa-ae ga-ae,Gurduaare-aan' dee saevaa laee kurbaaniaan' keeTee-aan', dHaram naheen' haareaa • Bhai Taru Singhji’s scalp was removed from his head with Axe just to save Sikhi – So we Say “Khopariaan' luhaa-ee-aan” in our Ardas daily • Bolo JI Waheguru
WWW.SIKHROLEMODEL.COM Bhai Matidasji • Bhai MatiDasji • We always say in our ardas • Jinhaan' singhaan' singhaniaan' nae dharam haet sees deettae, baand baand kataa-ae,Khopariaan' luhaa-ee-aan', charkharee-aan' tae charhaeGurduaar, aare-aan' naal chiraa-ae ga-ae,e-aan' dee saevaa la-ee kurbaaniaan' keeTee-aan', dHaram naheen' haareaa • Bhai MatiDasji’s scalp was removed from his head with Axe just to save Sikhi – So we Say “Khopariaan' luhaa-ee-aan” in our Ardas daily • Bolo JI Waheguru