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Helpful things about Sikhism

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1What is the point of the 5ks?Whoever wears the 5 k's show that they are a true Sikh. They have shown that they have dedicated themselves to a life of devotion to the Guru.
2What is the Kesh and what does it symbolise?Kesh is when a person doesn't cut their hair. This shows holiness and strength. Ones hair is part of God's creation. Keeping your hair uncut is showing that you accept that just as God intended to.
3What is a Kara and what does it symbolise?A Kara is a steel bracelet. It represents restraint and gentility. It is a symbol that the Sikh is linked to the Guru, and that God is forever- or with no beginning and no end.
4What is a Kanga and what does is symbolise?A kanga is a wooden comb and it symbolises a clean mind and a clean body as it keeps the hair neat and tidy. It also means that one should look after your body (i.e. God's creation) properly.
5What is a Kachha and what does it symbolise?This is special underwear which symbolises sexual restraint and modesty.
6What is a Kirpan and what does it symbolise?A Kirpan is a sword and it symbolises defence of the good and weak. It can also symbolise the struggle against injustice and spirituality.
7Name the three different types of Sewa and their uses or what they do and examples.Tan- physical service, e.g. helping in the langar or cleaning the gurdwara.
Man- Mental service, such as studying the Guru and teaching it to others
Dhan- Material service, such as giving money to charity