What does the Sikh 5 k's stand for?

Answer 1

5k are under wear, sword,pagdi ,comb, and turban

Answer:

The 5 K's are ususally identified as:

1. Kesh(hair): A Sikh keeps long hair confirms a Sikh's belief in the acceptance of God's Will, and teaches him Humility and Acceptance.
2. Khanga (comb): Sikhs carry a combas a symbol of cleanliness. and a reminder to remove any impurities of thought
3. Karra (link or bondage). This is a special steel bracelet which is worn on the right hand wrist . It signifies the unbreakable link or bond with the Guru and fellow Sikhs.
4. Kachha (shorts): This slightly longer type of underwear is symbolic of continence and a high moral character.
5. Kirpan (sword): This symbolic instrument provides self-respect and self-defence. It representsf power and freedom of spirit.

Answer 2

The 5 K's are:

Kachaa - Short briefs (undergarments) - to remind a Sikh about chastity. It also enabled free movement in battle.

Kirpan - A short dagger worn in a scabard, to remind the Sikh it is his/her duty to defend the weak and defenceless against tyrrants.

Kanga - A wooden comb worn in the hair to remind a Sikh about cleanliness and tidyness as a discipline. This basically goes back to military type discipline.

Kara - Bracelett made of steel/iron to remind a Sikh about duty and upholding values of truth. The circular nature of the bracelet represents the order of the Universe and how everything is connected.

Kesh - A symbol of Royalty and of defiance to tyrrants. In old Indian society, only warrior castes and Kings were allowed to have long hair. Lower castes had shaven heads. The 10th Sikh Guru defied the Upper castes and overlords and made lower castes keep long hair and hence made "Lions out of Jackals". The tenth Guru also stated "I will teach the sparrow to challenge the Hawk".

Answer 3

it is their way of life as it has been said in the guru granth sahib and also the first guru- guru Nanak said so