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kirpannoun
a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times
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kirpannoun
A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all time by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks.
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Kirpan
The kirpan (Punjabi: ਕਿਰਪਾਨ) is a sword that Amritdhari Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform (The 5 K's), as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct. It is commonly mistranslated as a dagger or knife, as a result of British colonial policies which reduced the length of the blade. According to the Sikh Rehat Maryada, "The length of the sword to be worn is not prescribed". The sword was traditionally over 3 feet long. It is part of a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, founding the Khalsa and introducing the five articles of faith (the five Ks) which must be worn at all times, the kirpan being one of five Ks.The Punjabi word ਕਿਰਪਾਨ, kirpān, has a folk etymology with two roots: kirpa, meaning "mercy", "grace", "compassion" or "kindness"; and aanaa, meaning "honor", "grace" or "dignity". It is derived from or related to Sanskrit कृपाण (kṛpaṇa, “sword, dagger, sacrificial knife”), ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European stem *kerp-, from *(s)ker, meaning "to cut". Sikhs are expected to embody the qualities of a Sant Sipahi or "saint-soldier", showing no fear on the battlefield and treating defeated enemies humanely. The Bhagat further defines the qualities of a sant sipahi as one who is "truly brave...who fights for the deprived".Kirpans are curved and have a single cutting edge that should be sharp. They vary in size and a Sikh who has undergone the Amrit Sanskar ceremony of initiation may carry more than one; the Kirpans must be made of steel or iron.
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kirpan
A kirpan is a ceremonial sword or dagger that is traditionally worn by baptized Sikhs as a part of their religious attire. It represents values of self-defense, protection of others, and the fight against injustice and inequality. It is one of the five articles of faith, known as the Five Ks, which Sikhs are obliged to wear at all times.
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Kirpan
The Kirpan is a ceremonial sword or dagger carried by baptized Sikhs. It is a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh at the Vaisakhi Amrit Sanchar in 1699, all baptised Sikhs must wear a kirpan at all times along with other Articles of Faith. Although not all those who identify themselves as Sikhs carry a kirpan, it is one of the five articles of faith required to be worn by baptized Sikhs. The word Kirpan has two roots - the first root is: Kirpa, which means "Mercy, grace, compassion, kindness" and the second root is Aan, which in turn means "Honor, grace, dignity". Sikhs embody the qualities of a "Sant Sipahi" or saint-soldier. One must have control over one's internal vices and be able to be constantly immersed in virtues clarified in the Guru Granth Sahib. A Sikh must also have the courage to defend the rights of all who are wrongfully oppressed or persecuted irrespective of their colour, caste or creed.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kirpan in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kirpan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- kirpanSpanish
- kirpanFrench
- कृपाणHindi
- ਕਿਰਪਾਨPanjabi, Punjabi
- kirpanPortuguese
- кирпанRussian
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