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The Sikhs were commanded by Guru Gobind Singh at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar to wear a steel slave bangle called a Kara at all times. This was one of five articles of faith, collectively called kakars that form the external visible symbols to clearly and outwardly display ones commitment and dedication to the order (hukam) of the tenth master and become a member of Khalsa.The Khalsa is the "Saint-Soldier" of Guru Gobind Singh who undertakes the following: "He does not recognize anyone else except One Lord, not even the bestowal of charities, performance of merciful acts, austerities and restraint on pilgrim-stations; the perfect light of the Lord illuminates his heart, then consider him as the immaculate Khalsa." (Guru Gobind Singh in the Dasam Granth page 1350)
The Kara is to constantly remind the Sikh to always remember that whatever he or she does with their hands has to be in keeping with the advice given by the Guru. And this advice can be summed up in this line from theSGGS, the Sikh holy scripture: "In the tenth month, you were made into a human being, O my merchant friend, and you were given your allotted time to perform good deeds." (SGGS page 76)
The Kara is a constant reminder of the Sikh's mission on this earth and that he or she must carry out righteous and true deeds and actions in keeping withGurbani. The Kara is usually worn on the right hand although this has not been stipulated by the tenth Guru.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoA 'kara' is one of the 5K's (kakars.) It's a bracelet usually made of steel which represents a number of things:
1) It's shape (which has no end and no beginning), symbolises the belief that God is without end and without beginning.
2) It reflects of Maya, the state of impermance which encapsulates all material things including life, and echoes the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
3) It is a reminder of virtue. Because of it's presence on the right hand (as most people are right-handed), it is a warning never to perform an evil action, and to employ one's hand (and indeed all parts of one's body and mind) in doing only good deeds.
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∙ 12y agoto remind them that god is enternal
he has no beggining or end
nap the main moTive of wearing a kara is that it keeps on reminding the Sikh about his god,and his diciples,and it acts as a kari when he going towards something wrong....
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∙ 13y agothe Kara represents that there is only one god and not to do anything stupid and stay faithful to your god.
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∙ 9y agoit is a bangle that sikhs wear on the hand they write on. It is basically a weapon that is supposed to be kept near them all the time so that it can be used if there's a situation.
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What signs show you are a sikh?
wearing a turban or kara
Is wearing bangle a Hindu tradition?
No, it is the Sikh tradition to where a bangle called the Kara no the Hindu tradition!
What is the name of a Sikh necklace?
Theres is no name for a Sikh necklace but what i think u may be referring to is a Sikh bracelet wich is called a Kara
Whats jay Seans religion?
He is a Sikh. He also happens to be a piece of * who is unwilling to voice his religion to anyone and he also hides the number one indication if he's a Sikh or not: kara.
What item worn by the Sikh Khalsa symbolizes strength?
Kara: Bracelet of Steel- to symbolize strength
What are the five Ks of seek ism?
The 5K's in Sikhism are:Kanga (a wooden comb)Kachra (short-like underwear)Kesh (keeping hair)Kara (a roung iron bracelet that symblifies that god was never born/ will never die)Kirpan (a daggar not used for harm)
What are the 5 symbols of a Sikh?
the five "K's" are: 1) Kesh 2) Kangha 3) Kara 4) Kachhera 5) Kirpan
What do Sikh wear?
Sikhs wear dasstars,the five k's which are kesh kirpan kanga kara kachrea
What makes a Sikh?
What makes a Sikh is: you aren't allowed to eat meat/egg or drink/do any drugs including alcohol if you have drinken Amrit which is holy water that makes you a vegeterian for life. You can't cut your hair either. A Sikh is a person who rejects caste systems believing that God has made us equal.
What clothing do the Sikhism use?
sikh's have to wear the 5 k's kara(bracelet) kirpan(dagger Kesh(uncut hair) Kanga(comb) Kaccha(shorts) hope this helps
Why do you think it is important for Sikhs to wear a kara bangle?
It reminds a sikh that whatever he or she does with their hands has to be in keeping with the advice given by the guru, in other words do good deeds and do nothing evil with your hands
Which are the five k's of the Sikh religion?
The 5k's of the Initiated Khalsa Sikhs are :- Kachh (underwear or shorts) Kangah (Wooden Comb) Kara (Bracelet) Kesh (Uncut hair) Kirpan (sword)
