Key words Flashcards
Gurdwara
Sikh place of worship
Guru
teacher/ mentor/ guide
Khalsa
a community of fully initiated Sikhs
Guru Granth Sahib
The Sikh holy book
Langar
the communal kitchens in Gurdwaras
Sewa
a selfless act performed without any expectation of reward
Sangat
company/ fellowship/ association
Karah Parshad
type of halva made with equal portions of flour, butter, and sugar
Kirtan
devotional singing in Gurdwaras
Kesh
the practice of allowing one’s hair to grow naturally out of respect for the perfection of God’s creation
Kara
The kara is a simple unadorned iron bracelet, symbol of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God
Kanga
a small wooden comb that Sikhs usually use twice a day, symbol of cleanliness
Kaccha
an undergarment for the lower body
Kirpan
a traditional small sword which symbolises a Sikh’s duty to come to the defence of those in peril.
Dastar
Turban, “the hand of God”
