Kacheras

il_sikh · #1 (**permalink**) 28-Oct-2006, 00:01 AM

Greetings,
What exactly constitutes a kacheras (the short breeches)? What I mean is does it matter what material they're made from, the length, etc.? Can one go buy regular white boxer shorts to wear or is there something specific? Thanks for your help!
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gurkipreet kaur · #2 (**permalink**) 28-Oct-2006, 03:25 AM

waheguru ji kakhalsa waheguru ji ki fateh
as far as i know
they are made in special way

...no white boxerz!

ssg · #3 (**permalink**) 28-Jan-2007, 07:05 AM

my opinion on this is simple. Kesh, kara, kirpan, kanga, kachera all symbolize something important. Understanding the concept of it is more important than worry about whether your kanga is made of beech wood or oak (hehe)...kachera is used to cover the body, because in the gurus period the bahmans dressed like gandhi..all exposed in skimpy rags (to present simplicity?)..the reason why Sri guru gobind singh ji said it was important for his sikhs to present themselves in a respectful manor, and to make sikhs realise that dressing in such way wouldnt get you to vaheguru (it was a waste of time)

Worrying about materials etc is way too superficial, remember waheguru is anything and everything, god wont judge you as a "lost-follower" if you wear boxer-shorts. There are a lot of pakandee's out there claiming you should only wear steel kara n so fourth...remember gods infinite power and presence and you will soon come to realise the "significance" of your question

Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-sikhi-sikhism/14434-kacheras.html
hope it helped
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=14434
ps. im a sikh (19 years of age) i took amrit with my father- but i was only 5. although i keep uncut hair and believe in the guru's word, everything i have learnt about sikhi has been from my beloved father, im sure there are plenty of other people who can help you.. I think the best thing to do is ask yourself the question and try to answer it using common sense rather than asking for peoples (mixed) views...after all sikhi is common sense :P we are just to egoistic and arrogant to realise it

bol chuk maaf

MKAUR1981 · #4 (**permalink**) 29-Jan-2007, 22:06 PM

WJKK WJKF

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There are a lot of pakandee's out there claiming you should only wear steel kara n so fourth.

Sorry, I'm going off the topic itself, but always thought that Kara should sarab Loha (pure iron). I'll be honest that I do not know any quotes from the Guru Granth Sahib to support this.

I've seen many weddings where the groom is given a gold Kara from his father-in-law and I don't personally agree with them.

Hai_Bhi_Sach · #5 (**permalink**) 30-Jan-2007, 04:13 AM

The following is a general viewpoint of the undergarment known as Kachera.

Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=14434
Kachera is an essentially an undergarment and is made from cotton material. The significance of the Kachera worn by a Sikh is that it is a halfway mark garment between a trouser and a conventional underwear (or Boxer short). It usually runs almost up to the knee level. It is the only most dignified undergarment that is worn by a Sikh or Khalsa in in public without wearing over a trouser or a pyjama etc.

The Kachera is also known as a “Rave Kachera” or “Barekaan Wala Kachera”. The name “Rave Kachera” comes from the fact that the cloth it is turned diagonally (i.e. at 45 degrees to the direction it has been woven) and sewn together to form a tube which is then further shaped. Hence the word Rave(diagonal). The name “Barekaan Wala Kachera” comes from the fact that unlike a conventional boxer short, when you sit down on your feet you will almost expose your genitals. Whereas the “Barekaan Wala Kachera”, because the way it is cut and sewn together, it clings to your thighs as if it has put the breaks on hence giving the wearer a dignified appearance. The leg opening closes up tight against the thighs.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=14434

Why invent the special Kachera for the Sikhs? In fact the kachera predates Sikh history and has its roots back to the times on “Ram”. There main reason for the existence of this particular design is that during the times of our Gurus the “Sikh Worrior” had to be ready for battle at all times (Tyaar ber Tyaaar). The Sikh warrior did not have the time to change clothes if attacked at any hour of the day or night. The Kachera allowed the Sikh warrior to operate in combat freely and without any hindrance or restriction. Sikhs fought many battles only wearing this undergarment. The Kachera thus plays a very important part in Sikhs daily life. A Sikh Warrior is always ready to go into action. The Kachera is thus an important part of a Sikh attire.

Kellysingh · #6 (**permalink**) 02-Oct-2011, 05:11 AM

what size kacheras would i wear? site i found some on were only in 14 and 16. i live in the USA and im 5'11, 133lbs. do these kacheras have draw strings to pull tight or keep them on?