sikhism Flashcards
(22 cards)
what are the five ks
they are articles of faith worn by sikhs
what is the first virtue
kesh
what does kesh mean and what does it symbolise
uncut hair and sikhs keep their hair uncut to respect god’s image for them
what is the 2nd k
kanga
what is kanga and what does it symbolise
it is a wooden comb used to comb the uncut hair and show that life must be neat and tidy
what is the third k
kara
what does Kara mean and what does it symbolise
it is a steel bracelet and it is a loop, showing that god has no end and beginning and it reminds a Sikh of their duties and to behave properly and restrain from wrong duties
what is the 4th k
kachera
what does kachera symbolise and what is it
it is special underwear which reminds a Sikh of their honour and fidelity
what is the 5th k
kirpan
what is kirpan and what does it symbolise
it is a small silver dagger and it reminds Sikhs to stand up for the oppressed and that they are always fighting a spiritual battle
define guru
a spiritual teacher
waheguru
Sikh term for god
golden temple
the holiest Sikh sight
the Guru Granth Sahib
the religious text of Sikhs
shabads
gurbani
akhand path
the Guru Granth Sahib
The Sikh holy test
shabads
Verses in the Guru Granth Sahib
Gurbani
test written by the gurus
The akhand path
A continuous, 48 hour recitation of the entire Guru Granth Sahib
