Posts Tagged ‘sikhi’

Initiation of Khalsa and the meaning 5 Ks in Sikhi

April 21st, 2009 by Manpreet_Singh | No Comments | Filed in Khalsa Panth, Sikhism

The 5 Ks taken together symbolise that the Sikh who wears them has dedicated themselves to a life of devotion and submission to the Guru. The Khalsa (Saint Soldier) is a formal name given to Sikhs who baptize to Sikhi.

The 5 Ks date from the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. The 5 Ks are 5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.

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Sikh Wallpapers | Latest Sikhism Photos shown in a Slideshow

April 8th, 2009 by Manpreet | 1 Comment | Filed in Sikhism

Sikh (English: [siːk] or [sɪk]; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh, IPA: [ˈsɪk.kʰ]) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. The term has its origin in the Sanskrit śiṣya “disciple, learner” or śikṣa “instruction”.

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