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The 5k's
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- 1What are the 5k's?Kes/Kesh, Kirpan, Kara, Kachehra and Kangha
- 2What is kes/kesh?Untrimmed hair
- 3What is the kirpan?Sword
- 4What is the kara?Iron Wristlet
- 5What is the kachehra?Baggy shorts
- 6What is the Kangha?Wooden comb
- 7Kes/Kesh• Sikhs make a promise not to cut there hair or shave there face, this is because they believe it is natural and how God intended there bodies to be. They also think hair is a gift then God
• Skihs wear a turban to cover there hair, the turban symbolises discipline, integrity, humility and spirituality
• To tie there hair up to put on the turban they comb there uncut hair with the kanga, then tie there hair in a rishi knot, securing it with a comb - 8Kara• The Kara is a steel bracelet worn on the wrist of the dominant hand
• The steel bracelet symbolises unity and strength, it also symbolises God as it has no beginning or end - 9Kangha• The kanga is a comb that represents the importance of discipline and cleanliness
• Sikhs use the kanga to keep their hair healthy, clean, shining and tangle-free.
• The kanga is tucked under the rishi knot which is covered by the turban
• Daily washing combing of hair are ways to ensure hair is kept tidy
• The comb represents how God untangles their life - 10Kachehra• Meant to give a feeling of dignity, modesty and honour to the person who wears it
• Reminds the person that is wearing it not to think of members of the opposite gender lustfully - 11Kirpan• The Kirpan is a sword and symbolises dignity and self respect
• Sikhs must carry this with them at all times, but is never used to attack
• Sometimes a symbolic kirpan charm can be worn, it has the same meaning but has causes less discomfort to others - 12—
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