rp sikhism

Question 1

what does kesh mean

Answer 1

kesh means uncut hair, sikhs do not cut or remove any hair as they beilieve it is a gift by god.

Question 2

what do sikhs wear to cover the kesh

Answer 2

they wear a dastar to keep it clean, it also protects it

Question 3

what does khanga mean

Answer 3

a wooden comb that is carried to maintain the tidiness of the kesh and to remind sikhs to keep their body and mind in a healthy state

Question 4

what does the khanga represent

Answer 4

it represents cleaning ones heart and keeping it pure

sikhs also use it twice a day to take away dead hair and keep the uncut hair neat and clean

-kept under the daster

Question 5

what does the kara represent

Answer 5

its a steel bangle that represents that wagehguru is without a beginning or end

the fact it doesnt break as it is made from iron or steel indicates the truth that waheguru is eternal

Question 6

whats the kirpan

Answer 6

the sword of compassion sikhs use it to defend the truth and the vunerable

this is a sign that sikhs are soldiers in the army of waheguru

Question 7

whats the kachera

Answer 7

a pair of shorts worn by sikhs

used to represent self control over sexual desires and reminder not to have sex b4 marriage or not to commit adultry

also is used for when they need to enter a battle to ensure they have clothing on