The Five Kakkars Options

[Jim]

The five Kakkars of Sikhism:

Meaning of Symbols: Symbols or outward signs are a mode of discipline. A person who enters the Panth (Khalsa Community) will gladly embrace all its tenets and symbols. Symbols test the disciple's firmness and strengh of faith. They indicate the type of character the wearer should have. He must be proud of being a Sikh, even though it may cost him his life. Secondly this common appearance and uniform ensures easy recognition One can easily spot a Khalsa in a crowd. Each symbol has its own use and psychological significance.

The significance of Symbols-Panj Kakar- is given below :

1. Underwear (Kachha) ensures agility and briskness. It is a mark of perpetual readi-ness. It also stands for chastity.
2. Wrist-band (Kara) is a sign of restraint and bondage. It indicates that one is a devotee of the Guru. A look at the wrist-band will bring shame to a Sikh when he does any misdeed.
3. Sword (Kirpan) is an emblem of power and courage. It is to be used primarily as an instrument of defence.
4. Unshorn Hair (Kes) is an emblem of the saints and Rishis of the past.
5. Comb (Kanga) is necessary to keep the hair clean and in shape. The hair make a Khalsa look exactly like Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and enable him to behave exactly like the Guru. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib says, "The Khalsa is my special form ;I live in the embodiment of the Khalsa. The Khalsa is a part and parcel of my body ; the Khalsa is my very soul."

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[Jim]

To my knowledge the 5 Kakkars must be kept by the Sikh at all times.

Do they strip you of your dagger in airports? Can you board a plain with it?

[futurekaur]

Oh no, the explanation of the 5 k's is just wrong. Please get your info from here:
http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/index.asp
On airplanes you put your kirpan in your luggage.

[Jim]

Oh Okay.

I dont see an explaination for the 5 Kakkars on that site

Ill have to do more research.

Until then, I will delete the explanation part and leave the actual 5 Kakkars on their own.

What is the meaning of Kakkar? Can you offer us a good explanation of the 5 Kakkars maybe I could add to the post?

I apologize for any errors.

[futurekaur]

Here it is;
the isite is a bit difficult to look through
http://www.sgpc.net/sikhism/sikhism4.html it was under: "Duties of the Khalsa" it also gives a great exlplanation of Amrit.

Meaning of Symbols: Symbols or outward signs are a mode of discipline. A person who enters the Panth (Khalsa Community) will gladly embrace all its tenets and symbols. Symbols test the disciple's firmness and strengh of faith. They indicate the type of character the wearer should have. He must be proud of being a Sikh, even though it may cost him his life. Secondly this common appearance and uniform ensures easy recognition One can easily spot a Khalsa in a crowd. Each symbol has its own use and psychological significance.

The significance of Symbols-Panj Kakar- is given below :

I. Underwear {Kachha) ensures agility and briskness. It is a mark of perpetual readi-ness. It also stands for chastity.

II. Wrist-band {Kara} is a sign of restraint and bondage. It indicates that one is a devotee of the Guru. A look at the wrist-band will bring shame to a Sikh when he does any misdeed.

III. Sword (Kirpan) is an emblem of power and courage. It is to be used primarily as an instrument of defence.

IV. Unshorn Hair {Kes) is an embtem of the saints and Rishis of the past.

V. Comb {Kanga} is necessary to keep the hair clean and in shape. The hair make a Khalsa look exactly like Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and enable him to behave exactly like the Guru. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib says, "The Khalsa is my special form ;I live in the embodiment of the Khalsa. The Khalsa is a part and parcel of my body ; the Khalsa is my very soul."
from Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee website.
here is an explanation of the SGPC :

S.G.P.C. the abbrevation for the SHIROMANI GURDWARA PARBANDHAK COMMITTEE. It is directly elected by an electorate of the Sikh Nation, male and female above 18 years of age who are registered as voters under the provisions of Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925. This act enables SGPC to control all the Historical Gurdwaras as well as Gurdwaras under Section 87 of this act. The elections to SGPC are held after every five years. SGPC is also called Parliament of the Sikh Nation. Now apart from the management of Gurdwaras, it runs many prestigious educational institutions including Medical colleges, Hospitals and many Charitable trust

[Honu]

Do you have a link showing these 5 symbols?

[Jim]

Honu,

I uploaded a photo of them to the first post in this thread.

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