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Why do Sikhs carry the 5ks?

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Because they show that they are Sikhs and and one who has amrit is supposed to

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Why don't most Sikhs have to wear the 5ks?

they do wear the 5 ks just look at it properly


Why don't all Sikhs wear the 5ks?

It is because they have not chosen to.But once they have chosen to they will have to wear it!


Do all Sikhs have to wear the 5ks?

well its required more for men but if women want to they can wear it but as i said it is required more from men so does that answer your question


What is the palki for Sikhs?

it is where the Sikhs carry the guru Granth sahib around


What is yellow in Sikhism?

Sikhs don't have to wear yellow. Orange and blue are just colours of the khalsa, and no Sikh is forced to wear certain items of clothing other than the 5ks.


Why do Sikhs carry a comb?

It's one of the 5 k's so they have to carry it around. Answer 2. Sikhs who keep long hair and beard in the case of men, keeps a comb with them as it help them keep their hair intact and having a comb is one if the 5 requirement for baptized Sikhs for the same reason.


Why are Sikhs allowed to carry knives?

Sikhs do not carry knives, but infact a kirpan. A kirpan is one of the 5k's which all 'amrit shacke(loyal followers of Sikhism)' were instructed to wear by the 10nth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.


Do Sikhs wear special clothes?

Devout Sikhs Always wear Bana Which is Religious Dress and Carry all of the 5 k'skesh- Uncut hair and Turbankara- steel banglekanga- wooden combkacchera- cotton undergarmentskirpan-ceremonial knifeMost Sikhs carry all of the 5k's and Wear normal Clothes In there Day to Day Lives.


Why do Sikhs have swords as the symbol?

Initiated Sikhs (Khalsa Sikhs) carry the Kirpan as part of the five K's which they promise to adhere to on initiation. Kachh (short trousers/underwear), Kara (Steel Bracelet Kangha (Wooden Comb), Kesh (uncut hair), Kirpan (sword).


Why is the Sikh symbol swords?

Sikhs do not wear daggers but in fact a kirpan. It is one of the 5ks and is there to show that Sikhs are brave and courageous. It is not there for any violence.


What are Sikh weapons for?

Yes, Sikhs are warrior saints or saint soldiers, (its the only warrior faith in the world). It is ordained that Sikhs carry weapons, but they are used only to protect others, no matter who you are, and to seek freedom and righteousness. "When all means to keep peace fail, it is righteousness to draw the sword." - Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth guru of Sikhism. Weapons play an important role in Sikhism, the Sikhs are also the only religion in the world which have their own army called 'The Khalsa', and are the only army in history to beat an army of over 25,000 men with just a few hundred warriors. The Sikh's sword is not an instrument of offence but a symbol of independence, self-respect and power.


How do Sikhs get through airport security if they are required to carry a kirpan - a type of knife?

Many Sikhs do not fly for this reason. Sikhs who do fly often remove their kirpan, since they are not flying as a Sikh representative. There have been incidents of Sikhs not attending meetings at government buildings (White House, EU Parliment) due to the security requirements. Since they were attending as representatives of the Sikh faith, they declined to participate rather than removing their kirpans.