Explaining the kara

gsingh2011 · #1 (**permalink**) 21-Sep-2010, 06:51 AM

I am having a hard time explaining why I wear a kara to kids at my school. Can someone help me?
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spnadmin · #2 (**permalink**) 21-Sep-2010, 07:04 AM

gsingh ji

Please search using the search box at the top right of the page. Search for "kara" and see if there are any posts or threads that will help you with your question. A lot has been written. I think you will find some help there. If not, let's try to help you hser.

Soul_jyot · #3 (**permalink**) 21-Sep-2010, 07:32 AM

Please review the following link for information on wearing a kara:

http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/introdu...ntity-5ks.html

BazGrewal · #4 (**permalink**) 21-Sep-2010, 08:41 AM

I kind of took this from : http://www.amritsar.com/The%20Five%20K.shtml but it says "The Kara is a bangle, usually made from iron or steel and worn on the right wrist. The steel is a symbol of strength, and the circular shape is a symbol of unity and eternity - a circle has no beginning and no end. This reflects the Sikh view of God who is eternal and infinite. The circular shape also stands for unity between Sikhs and between Sikhs and God"
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-youth/32332-explaining-the-kara.html
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=32332

Just use this it should help, additonally you can search something like 5 k's of sikhism on google or something similar. Good Luck, GSingh2011.

dalbirk · #5 (**permalink**) 21-Sep-2010, 15:50 PM

IMHO a Kara worn on the right wrist reminds a Sikh of his promises made to Guru Gobind Singh Ji . He should not do anything under any circumstances which is in opposition to that promise Also Baz Ji's explanation is also a good one .

Mai Harinder Kaur · #6 (**permalink**) 22-Sep-2010, 02:07 AM

A while back, I wrote a blogpost about the kara, which you might find worth reading, Thoughts On Our Kara.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=32332

http://roadtokhalistan.blogspot.com/...-equality.html
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=32332

It includes a very excellent article about the kara, as well.

Aman Singh · #7 (**permalink**) 22-Sep-2010, 03:01 AM

Mai Ji, the link you posted above is not the right one!

Mai Harinder Kaur · #8 (**permalink**) 22-Sep-2010, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Aman Singh

Mai Ji, the link you posted above is not the right one!

Thanks, Aman ji. I have changed it. I have no idea where that other link came from. Computers are mysterious things.

gsingh2011 · #9 (**permalink**) 22-Sep-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mai Harinder Kaur

A while back, I wrote a blogpost about the kara, which you might find worth reading, Thoughts On Our Kara.

http://roadtokhalistan.blogspot.com/...-equality.html

It includes a very excellent article about the kara, as well.

Thank you, this was extremely helpful.