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why do Sikhs put amrit on their eyes and hair
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What are the ceremonies for Sikhs?
the amrit ceremony2nd AnswerThe Amrit CeremonySikhs who have been through the Amrit Ceremony of initiation, or Amrit Sanskar, become baptised Sikhs, take new names, and wear the 5 Ks. The Amrit Ceremony is the initiation rite introduced by Guru Gobind Singh when he founded the Khalsa in 1699. A Sikh can go through this initiation as soon as they are old enough to understand the full committment that they are making.The ceremony takes place in a Gurdwara, before the Guru Granth Sahib, and in the presence of 5 initiated Sikhs (who represent the Panj Piyaras, the first 5 Sikhs to be initiated). During the ceremony, hymns are recited from the Sikh scripture, prayers are said, and the principles of Sikhism are affirmed. Then amrit is prepared. Amrit is a mixture of sugar and water that has been stirred with a double-edged sword.The candidates for initiation drink some of the amrit from the same bowl, and have it sprinkled on their eyes and hair. Each then recites the Mool Mantra (the fundamentals of Sikhism). There are readings from the Guru Granth Sahib and an explanation of rules of Sikhism. The ceremony ends with the eating of the ceremonial karah parshad. Parshad is a sweet tasting food which has been blessed. It is made from semolina, sugar and ghee.
Do Sikhs ever cut their hair?
Unfortunately no, Sikhs cannot cut their hair because sikhs is a religion type of thing that a person believe in growing out their hair and not cutting it.
Sikhs who do not wear a turban are known as what?
Sikhs are generally classified into three groups. This division in not based on their beliefs, practices, or worship.All Sikhs follows same ideas and teachings of their Gurus but the difference is in their Life Style. A Baptized Sikh is called Amrit Dhari Sikh, where Amrit Dhari is who has taken Nectar. A Sikh who keeps his/her hair but is not Baptized is called Kesh Dhari Sikh.(Hair Adopter) A Sikh who cuts hair and shave beard is called Sahaj Dhari Sikhs. (Slow Adopter). Not wearing turbans. They are all Sikhs and hold same views but depending on their devotion they follow their religion. please note, there is one more group which are called Nihang Sikhs, and same things apply here too. Same mode of worship, same idea but difference in life style.
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).
Does Sikhs cut there hair?
no
Can a Sikh dye their hair?
Sikhs are not meant to dye their hair.
Is it necessary for Sikhs to keep hair?
Yes, in Sikhism it is a requirement to keep hair because Sikhs believe that hair is a gift from God and do not want to cut it off because it is a gift.
How long do Sikhs grow there hair?
There is no minimum limit Sikhs grow their hair to - they grow it until it reached its 'natural equilibrium' and stops growing on its own.
Does baby powder keep your hair from being greasy?
It sure does :) just sprinkle on and rub in for a quick fix, you also can sprinkle it on your hair brush and brush it in.
Do Sikhs put butter in their hair to keep it up?
No
Do Sikhs wash their hair every day?
Some Sikhs wash their hair every day. Some wash it once or twice a week. It depends on personal preference.
What do Sikhs not cut hair?
Sikhs don't cut their hair, because Sikhism assumes that whatever God has provided to a human is required and it should be saved, protected and respected. Same is the hair. Sikhs believes in "Sabat Soorat" : Means be in the same way God has created and keep everything gifted by GOD.
