Sikhs are forbidden from trimming or removing body hair. Men and some women with uncut hair tie it up neatly and wrap it in a turban.
The kangha is used twice daily to keep hair neat, and is an important symbol of diligence and cleanliness. It is worn as a symbol of monogamy and restraint. The importance of the five Ks is widely acknowledged by Sikhs, though many people choose to adhere to only some of them. Kangha or the comb is necessary to keep the hair clean and tidy. A Sikh must comb his hair twice a day and tie his turban neatly. The Gurus wore turbans and commanded the Sikhs to wear turbans for the protection of the hair, and promotion of social identity and cohesion.
It has thus become an essential part of the Sikh dress. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted unkept hair of ascetics. A Khalsa is expected to regularly wash and comb their hair as a matter of self discipline. Thus, the kanga reinforces the belief that one would maintain cleanliness of spirit, mind and body. In order to keep the kesh clean a wooden kangha Sikh Comb is to be kept in the hair. According to scientific research keeping a wooden kangha in your hair reduces the level of static energy building up.
A metal or ivory comb is not to be used as a substitute. To keep the hair clean it must be combed twice daily. In the morning and evening after combing your hair a turban is to be tied. It is to be tied a layer at a time, and it is to be removed in the same manner, taking it off a layer at a time. If your kangha becomes damaged in anyway it should be replaced immediately. The kangha is placed on the head the highest point of the body and thus becomes supreme. In the same way the Khalsa is to become supreme by removing ego and being humble.
Just as the kangha removes broken hairs and cleans the hair physically, it is also spiritually questioning the individual as to how many good and bad deeds have been committed during the day. Just as clean hair is attached to your head so are your good deeds.
Similarly, as broken hairs are removed by your kangha, your vices should be removed in the same way. The hairs removed by the kangha are not to be thrown in a dirty place or on the floor. Women and children are to tie a string to their kangha so that it can easily be tied to their hair, and to stop it from falling.
At home two to four spare kanghas are to be kept. Kara or the steel bracelet symbolises restrain from evil deeds. It is worn on the right wrist and reminds the Sikh of the vows taken by him, that is, he is a servant of the Guru and should not do anything which may bring shame or disgrace.
When he looks at the Kara, he is made to think twice before doing anything evil with his hands. The Kara must be of Sarab Loh pure iron. The Khalsa is not to wear a kara that is made of gold, silver, brass, copper or one that has grooves in it.
The Kara is a handcuff placed by the Guru upon the individual to remind us of our duty to God, stopping us from committing sins. The Kara acts as protection if someone goes to strike you with a sword on your wrist. According to scientific research, the Kara adds to the iron levels in the body by rubbing on the skin. The Kara teaches us that these arms belong to Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji — with which we are not to steal, con, commit forgery, oppress, bully, persecute, sin or murder.
Gambling and playing cards and gambling are not permitted. With these hands we should earn an honest living and share its benefits. In addition, your hands should serve your community and the Khalsa nation. The Kara is a precious gift bestowed upon us for life by Guru Sahib, which cannot be separated from the body. The Kara is circular, having no beginning and no end. Similarly, Vaheguru has no beginning or end and the Kara reminds us of this.
Kachh or the soldiers shorts must be worn at all times. It reminds the Sikh of the need for self-restrain over passions and desires.
Sikhism views life not as a fall from grace, but a unique opportunity to discover and develop the divinity in each of us. Sikh history features countless examples of Sikh Gurus and their followers making tremendous sacrifices for the cause of religious freedom and justice.
In , the tenth and last living Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh , summoned his followers to the town of Anandpur in Punjab; over 80, came.
According to history, Guru Gobind Singh appeared before his people, flashed a naked sword, and demanded a head. He repeated his call until five Sikhs volunteered.
These five individuals came from different parts of India and from different castes. To these five, and subsequently, too many others on that historic day, Guru Gobind Singh bestowed a new discipline, a creed to his Sikhs. The Guru initiated these five in the new order of the Khalsa and then, in a dramatic and historic gesture, they, in turn, initiated him.
On that day, he gave the Sikhs a unique identity which includes five articles of faith which he introduced for several reasons:. The 5 Ks are taken together to symbolize that the Sikh who wears them has dedicated themselves to a life of devotion and submission to the Guru. The 5 Ks are 5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.
They are:. It is a highly visible symbol of being a Sikh. Throughout the history of Sikhism hair kesh has been regarded as a symbol both of holiness and strength. These are tied neatly with a turban over the head which is again a symbol of a true Sikh.
Sikh women are just as forbidden to cut any body hair or even trim their eyebrows, as Sikh men are forbidden to trim their beards.
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