Why Do Sikhs Chose Not To Cut Their Hair?
Why Do Sikhs Therefor Cut Their Nails?
If Sikhs have to be Hygienic, Why do you Keep Your Hair?
In the Time it Takes to Wash Your Hair, Couldn't You Use That Time to Pray to God?
Why Do Sikhs Wear a Turban, and Why Aren't They Allowed To Show Their Hair?
What are the Meanings Of the 5K's?
Whatever the Command of my Lord and Master is, I bow my forehead and accept it. || 3 ||
Sir Guru Granth Sahib Ji (P. 1000)
Sikhs believe that God did not make any mistakes in how He created this human form. Out of respect for that belief, Sikhs choose to keep their human form unchanged from the way God created it. This includes not cutting the hair. Sikh men remain uncircumcised as well. Sikhs will allow surgery for medical necessity. Medical reason today also show that hair is essential to make Vitamin D.
If Sikhs have to be hygienic, why do you still keep
your hair?
Sikhs do believe in being hygienic, that's why it is necessary to wash your hair
and bath everyday. Though, if for some reason, you can't shower in the morning
because you don't have access to a shower, you will not be punished.
My Guru is always with me, near at
hand.
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Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (P.394)
Why
Are Sikhs Required To Sit On The Floor In The Gurdwara?
Sitting on the floor in Sikh Gurdwara's is to represent equality of all. During
the time of our Gurus, even kings had to sit on the floor with everybody else
before they could meet with the Guru. It is done
to abolish the caste system and other systems that have the same essence.
Sitting next to each other on the floor shows that the caste system etc.
shouldn't be tolerated. The only place in a Sikh temple where an object is
higher than another is where the kirtan is played and also where the Sri Guru
Granth Sahib is. This is to show that the Guru Granth Sahib Ji is our Guru and
if we read it, we shall be taken from dark to light. Also the kirtan stand is
higher because the hymns also will take you from dark to light if followed.
What is the meaning of the 5k's?
The meaning of the 5k's are:
Kara (Bracelet):
A common practice in Hindu traditions was present in Sikhism. This tradition
was called "Rookari"(To Protect). Women would put a thread around
their brothers arm. In return the brothers would protect the females from
tyrants etc. Guru Gobind Singh Ji wanted his Sikhs to stop this tradition among
Sikhs. This was because it was down grading to the women down gave the image
that women are unable to protect themselves. Guru Gobind Singh therefor gave a
Kara(bracelet) to both men and female to show equality. The presence of a Kara
on the wrist is a gentle reminder to think before you act. It is made of steel
to remind you that Guru Gobind Singh told us to be "strong as steel, steady
as stone".
Kirpan (Sword):
We must first examine what the word "Kirpan" actually means. Kirpa means to protect. So it is only used in the act of self-defence and to protect the weak. It should never be used in an offensive way.
Kesh (hair):
By keeping hair we show that we obey Gods will.
Kacha (boxer shorts):
Many men in India would walk around naked. Currently the Kacha is the minimal clothing needed to warn. Kacha also prevent cancer which can be cause by underwear.
Kanga:
It is important to preserve the hair. When the hair has died, it drops out. The Kanga is to just basically prevent your hair from getting knots.
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