The symbols known as the 'Five Ks' are central to which religion?
The Five Ks The Five Ks In Sikhism, the Five Ks ( "Pañj Kakār") are five items that Guru Gobind Singh commanded Khalsa Sikhs to wear at all times in 1699. They are: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (a wooden comb for the hair), Kara (an iron bracelet), Kachera (100% cotton tieable undergarment (not an elastic one)) and Kirpan (an iron dagger large enough to defend oneself). The Five Ks are not just symbols, but articles of faith that collectively form the external identity and the Khalsa devotee's commitment to the "Sikh rehni" "Sikh way of life". A Sikh who has taken Amrit and
The Five Ks keeps all five Ks are known as "Khalsa" ("pure") or "Amritdhari Sikh" ("Amrit Sanskar participant"), while a Sikh who has not taken Amrit but follows the teachings of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib is called a "Sahajdhari Sikh". The Kesh, or uncut, long hair, is considered by Sikhs as an indispensable part of the human body. Long known as a sign of spiritual devotion, it also emulates the appearance of Guru Gobind Singh and is one of the primary signs by which a Sikh can be clearly and quickly identified. A Sikh never cuts or trims any hair as a