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Sihkism
Sihkism I have just recently found this religion. It is very interesting to me because unlike other eastern religions, it is Monotheistic which is similar to Christianity, Judaism, Catholicism and Islam. Well if you know anything about Sikhism or just want to know about it this is the thread.
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http://www.sikhs.org/topics.htm
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, found a way to reconcile Hindu and Islamic belief. It is a process well worth studying.
The 5 Ks are 5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.
The five Ks are
- Kesh (uncut hair)
- Kara (a steel bracelet)
- Kanga (a wooden comb)
- Kaccha (cotton underwear)
- Khanda (sword)
The 5 Ks date from the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.The Guru introduced them for several reasons:
- Adopting these common symbols would identify members of the Khalsa
- Because all members of the Khalsa wear the 5 Ks the members of the community are more strongly bound together.
- Each K has a particular significance
The Meaning of the 5 Ksthe 5 Ks taken together symbolise that the Sikh who wears them has dedicated themselves to a life of devotion and submission to the Guru.
For a Sikh the fact that the Guru has instructed the Sikhs to wear the 5 Ks is an entirely sufficient reason, and no more need be said.
The symbols have become greatly more powerful with each passing year of Sikh history.
Every Sikh remembers that every Sikh warrior, saint, or martyr since 1699, and every living member of the Khalsa, is united with them in having adopted the same 5 Ks.