kanga is a
comb that
a Sikh
uses to
brush heir
hair. the
kanga is
wooden.
this
symbolizes
modesty
and also a
readiness
to go into
battle for
their faith
if
necessary
when Sikh combs his/her hair they
see strands of fall out this is to
remind them that nothing is
permanant
brushing the hair
keeps the mind
clean
Sikhs
are not
allowed
to cut
their hair
its a gift from god
they use
the kanga
to
maintain
the hair
kara
steal braclet
worn on the wrist you write with
consistent reminder of god
god will always be there
close to god
no beginning or no end
only steal
never allowed to take it off
life carries on
schools/work may discriminate jewellery so Sikhs are forced to take it off
kesh
god give the gift of hsir
respect and courage
cover with a turban to keep the kesh clean
kesh is a Sikhs hair
should not shave or pluck any facial hair
reminds Sikhs to think of god
the kesh must be washed and combed every day
karpin
to protect
the weak
and needy
safety
protection
asked to
take off
in metal
detectors
kachera
cotton trousers
the kachera's are comfortable
symbolises readiness
guru nanak
guru nanak, started
to realise that
people were loosing
sight od god
guru nanak became a
religious teacher after
visiting god
he started
teaching
about a new
faith, he
used ideas
from
Hinduism
and islam
nanak taught Sikhs
to get closer to god
the rules were
based on the
fact that there is
only one god