kesh

It has just recently come to my attention that some are preaching the Keshki as the first Kakar. I have always had the understanding and have always been told that the first Kakar is Kesh. Could some learned soul who has some knowledge on the matter, please throw some light on the topic?

I fail to grasp why kesh is tied up. If you keep God's gift, then why hide it under a turban? Covering head it for humility but if you can keep the hair tidy while it is down then what is wrong with that? Does Sikhism really require that of people that they tie it up, comb twice a day and tie a...