5 Kakke (5 K's) Flashcards
1
Q
Kara
A
A steel bracelet: A symbol a Sikh is linked to the Guru Reminder Sikhs should do stuff Waheguru approves Never ending (eternal God) Reminder to be Gurmukh Bonding with Sangat
2
Q
Kachera
A
Special Underwear:
Cleanliness/ practical
Easy manoeuvres
Symbol of chastity (refraining sexual intercourse)
3
Q
Kirpan
A
A short knife/sword:
Links to military aspects of the faith
Defend your faith
Defends others
4
Q
Kangha
A
A wooden comb:
Symbolises clean mind and body
Importance of looking after the body Waheguru has created
Always ready
5
Q
Kesh
A
Uncut hair:
Keeping hair indicates one is willing to accept God’s gift as God intended it
Adoption of a simple life, denial of pride in ones appearance