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  Five Evils - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
FIVE EVILS or five thieves or pancadokh or panj vikar as they are referred to in Sikh Scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, are, according to Sikhism, the five major weaknesses of the human personality at variance with its spiritual essence.
Often the five evils are referred to as 'the five' (panch) or 'al1 the five' (sare panch).
When only two of the five are mentioned, the pair consists either of kam and krodh, or of moh and guman, or of lobh and moh; when a group of four out of the five evils is cited, it usually consists of the first four, kam, krodh, lobh and moh.
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 Five Ks, the five symbols of the Sikh Faith...
Five Ks, the five symbols of the Sikh Faith...
The five sacred Sikh symbols are commonly known as Panj Kakars or the 'Five Ks'.
The five sacred Sikh symbols prescribed by Guru Gobind Singh are commonly known as Panj Kakars or the 'Five Ks' because they start with letter K representing Kakka in the Punjabi language.
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 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Sikhs Five Ks
Sikhs are bound to wear five items, known as the Five Ks, on them at all times.
The Five Ks, or panj kakaar/kakke, are five items of faith that baptised Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times at the command of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh who so ordered at the Baisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699.
The Five Ks are not merely symbols but articles of faith which collectively form the external visible symbols to identify and clearly and outwardly advertise and display one's commitment and dedication to the order (Hukam) of the tenth master.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sikhs-Five-Ks   (621 words)

  
 Guru Gobind Singh Ji
The five Ks The five sacred Sikh symbols prescribed by Guru Gobind Singh are commonly known as Panj Kakars or the Five Ks because they start with letter K representing Kakka in the Punjabi language.
The Five Ks, along with the turban, constitute the Khalsa uniform, which distinguishes a Sikh from any other person in the world, and is essential for preserving the life of the community and fostering the Khalsa brotherhood.
Along with the maintenance of the Five Ks, the Khalsa is required to refrain from committing the four taboos or Kurehats.
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 Numbers: number 5
A pentathlon is an athletics contest with five events and a pentagon is a figure with five sides and five angles.
The Five Ks are traditionally worn by The Singhs, who are a brotherhood within the Sikh religion.
The Five Towns, made famous in the stories of Arnold Bennett (1867-1931), are the towns of Stoke, Tunstall, Burslem, Hanley and Longton in the Staffordshire Potteries.
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 Glossary of Sikhism - ReligionFacts
Five Ks Five items always worn by devout Sikhs: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Kirpan (steel dagger), Kara (steel bracelet), Kachh (undergarment).
The Khalsa underwent an initiation ritual of baptism and wore the Five Ks.
A wrong-doer; one who indulges in the five deadly evils and is lost in maya.
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 Five Nations definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Five Nations definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
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Native N American confederacy: the original Iroquois Confederacy of five Native North American peoples, the Mohawk, Onondaga, Cayuga, Oneida, and Seneca, founded in the 16th century and lasting until 1722
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 Special objects (the five Ks) - Yolande
The pupils were asked to draw a Sikh wearing the five Ks.
The pupils should be able to recognise and describe people, objects, symbols, places and events encountered in the programme of study.
She told her teacher the meaning of the five Ks, and her teacher wrote them down for her.
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 Five ks - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
The baptised Sikhs wear an uniform to unify and bind them to their commitment to the true, universal, social and temporal principles defined and amplified by the ten Sikh Gurus and laid down in Sri Guru Granth Sahib at all times.
These five articles of faith distinguish a Sikh and are essential for preserving the life of the community founded on nothing but truthful living.
--- The Five Ks are not merely symbols/icons but articles of faith and dedication and actual utility that are required for this journey of life.
www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Five_ks   (1391 words)

  
 Sikhs Five Ks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sikhs Five Ks Sikhs Five Ks Sikhs are bound to wear five items, known as the Five Ks, on them at all times.
The five items are: Keski (small turban under big turban), Kanga (small wooden comb), Kara (iron bangle worn on the wrist), Kirpan (curved sword — the blade must be iron) and Kachha (large white boxers).
The turban is not worn exclusively by Sikhs and a Sikh should not be confused with any other, e.g A Muslim.
www.centipedia.com /articles/Sikhs_Five_Ks   (147 words)

  
 GURU AMAR
Guru Gobind Singh prescribed five articles of faith which a Sikh is supposed to always keep on his person.
These five articles are commonly known as Panj Kakars or the 'Five Ks' because they start with letter K representing alphabet Kakka (k) in the Punjabi language.
The Five K's, along with the turban (called keski in Punjabi), constitute the Khalsa uniform, which distinguishes a Sikh from any other person in the world, and is essential for preserving the identity of the community and fostering the Khalsa brotherhood.
www.sikhpoint.com /religion/sikhsymbols/fivek's.htm   (621 words)

  
 Sikh Sacred and Ceremonial Objects - ReligionFacts
The use of the chauri derives from the practice of retainers keeping dignitaries cool with a whisk or fan, which became a symbol of sovereignty and honor.
Five Ks When Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa in 1699, he asked all Sikhs to wear five symbols expressing their allegiance to the new Sikh community.
These five symbols are known as the five Ks.
www.religionfacts.com /sikhism/things.htm   (633 words)

  
 BBC - Religion & Ethics - The Five Ks
The 5 Ks date from the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
The meaning of the 5 Ks 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.
For a Sikh the fact that the Guru has instructed the Sikhs to wear the 5 Ks is an entirely sufficient reason, and no more need be said.
www.bbc.co.uk /religion/religions/sikhism/customs/fiveks.shtml   (619 words)

  
 Cristi Ecks Bio - Go USF Bulls.com - University of South Florida Athletics
Her five saves were the fifth-most in the nation...
In the five-inning 9-0 win, posted 11 Ks, including five straight to end the game, while not allowing a walk...
After giving up first hit to open up the game, she retired five straight batters, four were on Ks.
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 Five K's Of Sikhs
They are meant to keep the Sikhs united in the pursuit of the aims and ideals of the Gurus.
However, the name is derived from the central symbol, Khanda, a special type of double-edged sword, which confirms the Sikhs' belief in One God.
Sikhs show great respect to their flag, as it is, indeed, the symbol of the freedom of the Khalsa.
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 Ks poker   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 Spirituality, Sikhism, Sikh Customs
Khalsa is the body of initiated Sikhs to which most adult Sikhs belong.
After Sikhs go through the Amrit Ceremony of initiation they take new names, and wear the 5 Ks.
The 5 Ks are 5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.
1stholistic.com /Prayer/hol_sikh-customs.htm   (444 words)

  
 Sikhism - Five Kakkar
The five sacred Sikh symbols prescribed by Guru Gobind Singh are commonly known as Panj Kakkar or the 'Five Ks' because they start with letter K representing Kakkar in the Punjabi language.
It helps sustain one's martial spirit and the determination to sacrifice oneself in order to defend truth, oppression and Sikh moral values.
Guru Gobind Singh declared that as long as the Khalsa followed the Five K's and Sikh code of discipline, he would win glory, but if he showed indifference, his progress would be hampered.
www.searchsikhism.com /five.html   (576 words)

  
 The Five Ks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Five Ks The Five Ks Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten gurus, told all members of the Sikh brotherhood to wear the five Ks as a symbol to all of their faith.
Sikhs promise not to cut their hair but let it grow as a symbol of their faith.
It demonstrates power and reminds sikhs that they must fight a spiritual battle, defend the weak and oppressed, and uphold the truth.
atschool.eduweb.co.uk /carolrb/sikhism/fiveks.html   (327 words)

  
 ESPN.com - MLB - Recap
Martinez won for the first time since last May 30, rebounding from an awful Opening Day stint to pitch six strong innings Sunday and lead the Boston Red Sox over the Baltimore Orioles 4-1.
Baltimore has lost five straight, scoring only four runs during that span.
Jeff Conine doubled and scored when Hillenbrand threw a bouncer to first base after fielding a slow-roller off the bat of Jay Gibbons, who had half of Baltimore's six hits.
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 Sikhs Five Ks - Definition up Erdmond.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sikhs are bound to wear five items, known as the 5Ks, on them at all times.
It is done either out of respect for the tenth prophet, Guru_Gobind_Singh, or out of sense of duty.
A copy of the license is included in the section entitled
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 EXPLORING_5KS
, so-called because each begins with the letter K in the original Punjabi.
They are listed here as a menu which will help you explore this topic.
In the following section you will find activities that will help you to learn about the five Ks of Sikhism:
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 Chandigarh Forum : Punj Kakkar (Five Ks)
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:36 pm Post subject: Punj Kakkar (Five Ks)
The punj Kakkar (five K's) are symbols of Sikh individuality.
If they do not wear the punj Kakkar, their revolutonary zeal will disapear - the spirit which saved Hinduism from extinction during those stormy days of the Mughal rule.
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 Joe-ks
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 Five Ks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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