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    In Sikhism, the Five Ks (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਕਕਾਰ Pañj Kakār) are five items that Guru Gobind Singh, in 1699, commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times. They...
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    Sikhs (section Five Ks)
    their initiation, and they must at all times have on their bodies the five Ks: kesh, uncut hair usually kept covered by a dastār, also known as a turban;...
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    Sahajdhari (section Five Ks)
    the Tercentennial Celebration of Khalsa in 1999. The Five Ks, or panj kakaar/kakke, are the five items of faith that all initiated Sikhs (Amritdhari)...
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    having reverence for god (Waheguru) at all times, represented through the five Ks; ceremonial items worn or used by Sikhs in the practice of Sikhism, of...
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    Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introducing the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. Guru Gobind...
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    no Kutha meat, no modification of hair on the body, and a dress code (Five Ks).: 121–126  "Khalsa", is derived from the Arabic word "Khalis" which means...
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    Nitnem (redirect from Five Banis)
    Optionally additional prayers may be added to a Sikh's nitnem. There are five hymns (Five Banis) to be done during Amrit Vela (early morning), the Rehras Sahib...
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    European boxer shorts in appearance. It is one of the five Sikh articles of faith called the Five Ks (ਪਂਜ ਕ੍ਕਾਰ), and was given from Guru Gobind Singh at...
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    Sikh faith. The hair is combed twice daily with a kanga, another of the five Ks, and tied into a simple knot known as a joora or rishi knot. This knot...
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    of initiation. The person to become Amritdhari must wear the five holy symbols (the Five Ks): Kesh (unshorn hair) Kirpan ("sword", i.e. a small dagger worn...
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    Singh in 1699, founding the Khalsa order and introducing the five articles of faith (the five Ks) which must be worn at all times. The Punjabi word ਕਿਰਪਾਨ...
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    The KS-23 is a Soviet shotgun. Because it uses a rifled barrel, it is officially designated by the Russian military as a carbine. KS stands for Karabin...
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  • worship; and compulsory wearing of the veil for women. Observation of the five Ks, however, is not considered blind superstition, as they are intended to...
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    spirituality, and piety. The Khalsa Sikh men and women, who keep the Five Ks, wear the turban to cover their long, uncut hair (kesh). The Sikhs regard...
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    a small wooden comb that Sikhs usually use twice a day and part of the Five Ks. It is supposed to be kept with the hair at all times. Combs help to clean...
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    Guru Maneyo Granth Five Thieves Five Virtues Practices Sikh Rehat Maryada Prohibitions Ardās Kirtan Amrit Velā Dasvand The Five Ks Langar Sewa Simran...
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  • Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa. It is one of the five kakars or five Ks — external articles of faith — that identify a Sikh as dedicated...
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  • undertakes the obligation to wear the physical symbols of this status (the Five Ks) and takes the name "lion", usually romanized as Singh, if a man, or /kaur/...
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    females. Baptised Sikhs wear five items, called the Five Ks (in Punjabi known as pañj kakkē or pañj kakār), at all times. The five items are: kēs (uncut hair)...
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  • Mantar. Then the body is dressed with clean clothes complete with the Five Ks (in the case of Amritdhari Sikhs). On the day of the cremation, the body...
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    rehit drirh rukhnee – Follow the discipline of The Five Ks strictly. Adhere resolutely to the five articles of faith. 8. Shabad da abhiaas karnaa – Practice...
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    Guru Maneyo Granth Five Thieves Five Virtues Practices Sikh Rehat Maryada Prohibitions Ardās Kirtan Amrit Velā Dasvand The Five Ks Langar Sewa Simran...
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  • Panj Takht (redirect from Five Takht)
    centre of Sikhism. There are five takhts (Punjabi: ਪੰਜ ਤਖਤ, romanized: Pañj takhat, lit. 'five thrones'), which are five gurudwaras that have a very special...
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    Three pillars Naam Japo Kirat Karo Vand Chhako Discipline Five Virtues Five Thieves Five Ks Rehat Prohibitions in Sikhism Daily Prayers and Hymns Nitnem...
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    to Sikhs who follow the teachings of Guru Nanak without observing the five Ks prescribed for Khalsa Sikhs and do not find Hinduism as conflictual with...
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    also offered five emblems of purity and courage. These symbols, worn by all baptized Sikhs of both sexes, are popularly known today as Five Ks: Kesh, unshorn...
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  • form of time and service (i.e., seva) to the Gurdwara and community. Five Ksfive articles of faith worn by baptised, or khalsa, Sikhs: Kesh — uncut hair...
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    Kaposi's sarcoma (redirect from KS-AIDS)
    Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a type of cancer that can form masses on the skin, in lymph nodes, in the mouth, or in other organs. The skin lesions are usually...
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    Guru Maneyo Granth Five Thieves Five Virtues Practices Sikh Rehat Maryada Prohibitions Ardās Kirtan Amrit Velā Dasvand The Five Ks Langar Sewa Simran...
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    Guru Maneyo Granth Five Thieves Five Virtues Practices Sikh Rehat Maryada Prohibitions Ardās Kirtan Amrit Velā Dasvand The Five Ks Langar Sewa Simran...
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