The 5 K's were established by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 from the creation of the Khalsa Panth which is to say the path to purity. Guru Gobind Singh created the 5 K's for a number of reasons. The first reason simply being that those who adopt the 5 K's would be easily identified as members of the Khalsa. The second reason adds onto the first stating that there would be a strong bond formed between the members of the Khalsa as there is a common ground being that the members would be wearing the 5 K's on their body. However, not all of the 5 K's carry the same significance and symbolism. The ultimate meaning of the 5 K's is that those who wear all 5 K's on their body have fully submitted their souls to the devotion of the Guru.
The first K is called Kesh which translates to uncut hair and it symbolizes a number of different meanings. Throughout their history, hair has always been viewed as a symbol of holiness and strength and removing hair would be taking away from that. Another reason is that cutting hair would be …show more content…
The Kanga keeps the hair neat and tidy and symbolizes a clean, healthy mind and body. Furthermore, the Kanga helps to symbolize the importance of looking after one's body which God has created. The body acts as the vehicle and God has intended that one should take care of it properly. It does not conflict with the Sikh belief that one should move past bodily concerns and not put stress on removing imperfections from one's body.
The fourth K is called Kachera which is a special underwear worn by members of the Khalsa. The Kachera is worn everyday and helps to symbolize chastity. The Kachera was originally created to represent a soldier's willingness to be ready for battle or defence at any given notice. Compared to the other traditional clothing at the time, the cotton Kachera was easier to fabricate, wash, and maintain. This helps to be prepared for combat at any given
The first K is called Kesh which translates to uncut hair and it symbolizes a number of different meanings. Throughout their history, hair has always been viewed as a symbol of holiness and strength and removing hair would be taking away from that. Another reason is that cutting hair would be …show more content…
The Kanga keeps the hair neat and tidy and symbolizes a clean, healthy mind and body. Furthermore, the Kanga helps to symbolize the importance of looking after one's body which God has created. The body acts as the vehicle and God has intended that one should take care of it properly. It does not conflict with the Sikh belief that one should move past bodily concerns and not put stress on removing imperfections from one's body.
The fourth K is called Kachera which is a special underwear worn by members of the Khalsa. The Kachera is worn everyday and helps to symbolize chastity. The Kachera was originally created to represent a soldier's willingness to be ready for battle or defence at any given notice. Compared to the other traditional clothing at the time, the cotton Kachera was easier to fabricate, wash, and maintain. This helps to be prepared for combat at any given