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<blockquote data-quote="vsgrewal48895" data-source="post: 118489" data-attributes="member: 8024"><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: black"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: black"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="color: black">KHAND</span></strong><strong><span style="color: black">A/</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਖੰਡਾ</span></strong></p> </p><p><span style="color: black"></span></p><p><span style="color: black"></span></p><p><span style="color: black"></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="color: black">The Khanda constitutes three symbols in one. However, the name is derived from the central symbol, a special type of double-edged sword which confirms the Sikhs' belief in One God.</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Symbol'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black">The double-edged sword is the creative power of God which controls the destiny of the whole creation. It is sovereign power over life and death.</span></strong><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Symbol'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black">The right edge of the double-edged sword symbolizes freedom and authority governed by moral and spiritual values.</span></strong><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Symbol'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black">The left edge of the double-edged sword symbolizes divine justice which chastises and punishes the wicked oppressors.</span></strong><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Symbol'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span> </span></span></strong><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 12px">On the left side is the sword of spiritual sovereignty, Piri; on the right side is the sword of political sovereignty, Miri.</span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></strong></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Symbol'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><img src="http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">The original Khanda with which Guru GOBIND SINGH stirred the baptismal waters on March 30, A.D. 1699 is now preserved at Anandpur</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: black"></span></span></span> <strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">There must always be a balance between the two and this balance is emphasized by an inside circle. The circle is what is called the Chakra. This is a symbol of all-embracing divine manifestation including everything and wanting nothing, without beginning or end, neither first nor last, timeless, and absolute. It is the symbol of oneness, unity, justice, humanity and morality. The Chakra was also used by the Sikhs as one of the war weapons against injustice and oppression. Almost all Sikh warriors used to wear it in the eighteenth century.</span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></strong> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black">The word Khanda comes in DG and AGGS, which </span></strong><strong>has been used for Virtue, Spiritual wisdom, Spiritual path, Name of the Akal Purkh and a weapon;</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black"></span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black"></span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="color: black"></span></strong></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਖੰਡਾ ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮੈ ਸਾਜ ਕੈ ਜਿਨ ਸਭ ਸੈਸਾਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ</span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Khanda Pirthmai saaj Kai Jin Sabh Saisaar Oupae-aa.</span></span></span></em></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">At first the Akal Purkh created the double-edged sword and then It created the whole world.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">-----DG, Page, 298-11</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਮਿਆਨੋ ਖੰਡਾ ਧੂਹਿਆ ਮਹਿਖਾਸੁਰ ਭਾਰੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><em><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Mianay Khanda Dhuu-e-aa Mehkhasur Bhaari.</span></span></span></em></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Mahishasura pulled out his huge double-edged sword from his scabbard.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> -----DG, Page, 306-12</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਧੂਹਿ ਮਿਆਨੋ ਖੰਡਾ ਹੋਈ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Dhoo Miano Khanda Ho-ee SahmaNay.</span></span></span></em></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">She pulled her double-edged sword from her scabbard and came before the enemy.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">-----DG, Page, 310-9</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਦੋਊ ਖੰਡ ਖੰਡੀ ਦੋਊ ਮੰਡ ਮੰਡੰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></span> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Douo Khand Khandi Douo Mand Manadan.</span></span></span></em></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'">Both were the destroyers of the enemies with their double-edged swords and were also their establishers. -----DG, Page, 381-10</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਬਾਣੇ ਅੰਗ ਭੁਜੰਗੀ ਸਾਵਲ ਸੋਹਣੇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਤ੍ਰੈ ਸੈ ਹੱਥ ਉਤੰਗੀ ਖੰਡਾ</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਧੂਹਿਆ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">BaaNay Aung Bhujungi Saaval SohNay, Trai Sai Hath Outangi Khanda Dhoo-e-aa.</span></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></span></em> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The army (with Kalki) had worn beautiful garments and that three hundred hands long-sized Kalki drew out his double-edged sword;-----DG, Page, 1156-5</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਮੋ ਖਗ ਖੰਡੰ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਣੰ</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕਟਾਰੰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਦਾ ਏਕ ਰੂਪੰ ਸਦਾ ਨਿਰਬਿਕਾਰੰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Namo Khag Khandan KirpaNan Kataran, Sada Ayk Roopan Sada Nirbkaran.</span></span></span></em></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Salutation to him, who wields spear, double-edged sword, sword and dagger, which is ever monomorphic and ever without vices. -----DG, Page, 108-11</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕਾਹੂੰ ਖਪਰੀ ਖੋਲ ਖੰਡੇ ਅਪਾਰੰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਨਚੇ ਬੀਰ ਬੈਤਾਲ ਡਉਰੂ ਡਕਾਰੰ</span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Kahoon Khapri Khol Khanday Apaaran, Nachay Bir Baital Douroo Dakaran.</span></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></span></em> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">In this fight, somewhere there are innumerable shafts, helmets and double-edged swords in use. The evil spirits and ghosts are dancing and the tabors are resounding.2.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px">-----DG, Page, 118-13</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਚੰਡ ਦਏ ਸਿਰ ਖੰਡ ਜੁਦੇ ਕਰਿ ਬਿਲਨ ਤੇ ਜਨ ਬਿਲ ਤੁਟੇ ਹੈ</span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'AnmolDevanSpl'"></span></span> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Chand Daey Sir Khand Juday Kar Bilan </span></span></span></em></p><p> <em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Jan Bil Tutay Hai.</span></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></span></em> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Chandi hath separated their heads with her double-edged sword just as the fruit of marmelos breaks away from the tree.160. -----DG, Page, 218-9</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The word in AGGS has been used by Gurus to refer to the right path for spiritual growth.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਖੰਡੇ ਧਾਰ ਗਲੀ ਅਤਿ ਭੀੜੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਲੇਖਾ ਲੀਜੈ ਤਿਲ ਜਿਉ ਪੀੜੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">K</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">andė </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ār galī a</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> b</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṛ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī. Lėk</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā lījai </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">il ji*o pī</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṛ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī. </span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">This path is very narrow, like the sharp edge of a sword. When his account is read, he shall be crushed like the sesame seed in the mill.-----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1028-7</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> </p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਲਬੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ਤਜਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਬੋਲਣਾ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਖੰਨਿਅਹੁ ਤਿਖੀ ਵਾਲਹੁ ਨਿਕੀ ਏਤੁ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਜਾਣਾ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Lab lob</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> ahaʼnkār </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">aj </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">arisnā bahu</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> nāhī bol</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā. K</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">anni*ahu </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ik</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī vālahu nikī ė</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> mārag jā</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā. </span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">They renounce greed, avarice, egotism and desire; they do not talk too much. The path they take is sharper than a two-edged sword, and finer than a hair.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">-----Guru Amardas, Raag Ramkali, AGGS, Page, 918-19</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong>ਗਰੀਬੀ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong>ਗਦਾ ਹਮਾਰੀ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><strong>॥</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong> ਖੰਨਾ ਸਗਲ ਰੇਨ ਛਾਰੀ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><strong>॥</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong> ਇਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਕੋ ਨ ਟਿਕੈ ਵੇਕਾਰੀ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><strong>॥</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><strong> ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਏਹ ਗਲ ਸਾਰੀ</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><strong>॥</strong></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"> </span></span></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Gareebee Gadda Hamaree, Khanna Sagal Rayn Chaari, Iss Aagai Ko Na Tikai Vaykaaree,Gur Pooray Ayh Gal Saaree.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></em> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Humility is my mace, and being the dust of the dust of all men’s feet is my double edged sword, which no evildoer can withstand. The matter has been arranged by the perfect Guru.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">-----Guru Arjan, Raag Sorath, AGGS, Page, 628-13</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਮਾਨ ਮੋਹ ਮੇਰ ਤੇਰ ਬਿਬਰਜਿਤ ਏਹੁ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਖੰਡੇ ਧਾਰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨਿ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਤਰੀਅਲੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਸੰਤ ਸੰਗਾਰ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Mān moh mėr </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ėr bibarji</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> ėhu mārag k</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">andė </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏẖ</span></em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>ār.</em> <em>Kaho Nānak </em></span><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">in b</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">avjal </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">arī*alė parab</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> kirpā san</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> sangār</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">To forsake pride, emotional attachment, and the sense of 'mine and yours', is the path of the double-edged sword. They alone swim across the terrifying world-ocean, who, by God's Grace, joins the Society of the Saints, Says Nanak.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">-----Guru Arjan, Raag Devgandhari, AGGS, Page, 534-13</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਵਾਟ ਹਮਾਰੀ ਖਰੀ ਉਡੀਣੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਖੰਨਿਅਹੁ ਤਿਖੀ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਪਿਈਣੀ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥ </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">vāt hamārī k</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">arī udī</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī. K</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">anni*ahu </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ik</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī bahu</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> pi*ī</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ī. </span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">The path upon which I must walk is very depressing. It is sharper than a two-edged sword, and very narrow. -----Sheikh Farid, Raag Suhi, AGGS, Page, 794-15</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">SABD GURU ON SWORD/</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਖੜਗੁ</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"></span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"></span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"></span></strong></span></p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: #333333">A Sikh should wear a sword/kirpan of spiritual wisdom .Kirpan’s size has come down from 42 inches to 4 to 6 inches. Its ancient use as a defensive weapon is out of date in view of the present technologically of superior weapons. Should one have to protect self or some one; a more sophisticated weapon can do the job. During my life time I have not seen it being used as a defensive weapon to save some one but is definitly been used often in Gurudwara fights leading to legal consequences and dragging the name of Sikhs in media down the drain. Emotionally wearing it for show of spirituality it can be a few inches long and preferably stitched in. When flying now a days they willingly surrender it otherwise walking or riding a horse will take them years to reach the west.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: #333333">Why it cannot be worn as a small symbol in a chain around the neck or some where else since it cannot be used for defensive purposes in the present context?</span></span></PRE></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="color: #333333">Using it as a small symbol in a comb or necklace can fulfill the emotional and religious needs of the Sikhs as I did in my youth. </span></span></PRE><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The word sword/double edged sword has been used in Sabd Guru for Virtue, Spiritual wisdom, Spiritual path, Name of the Akal Purkh. Here few references;</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'"><em>ਤਰਕਸ ਤੀਰ ਕਮਾਣ ਸਾਂਗ ਤੇਗਬੰਦ ਗੁਣ ਧਾਤੁ </em></span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"><em>॥</em></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Ŧarkas </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">īr kamā</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> sāʼng </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ėgban</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> gu</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṇ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ā</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The pursuit of virtue is my bow and arrow, my quiver, sword and scabbard. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">-----Guru Nanak, Siri Raag, AGGS, Page, 16-17</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗੁ ਲੈ ਮਨ ਸਿਉ ਲੂਝੈ ਮਨਸਾ ਮਨਹਿ ਸਮਾਈ ਹੇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span> <em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Gi-aan Kharhag Lai Man Si-o Loojhai Mansaa Maneh Samaa-ee Hay.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></em> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Taking up the sword of spiritual wisdom, duality struggles with the mind, and hope and desire are smoothed over in her mind. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1022-1</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਤਿ ਖੜਗੁ ਕਰਾਰਾ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਦੂਜਾ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਗੜੁ ਕਟਿਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><em>Gur Tay Gi-aan Paa-i-aa At Kharhag Karaaraa.</em> </span><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">Ḏ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ūjā b</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">aram ga</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṛ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> kati*ā moh lob</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> ahaʼnkārā.</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">From the Guru, I have obtained the supremely powerful sword of spiritual wisdom. I have cut down the fortress of duality and doubt, attachment, greed and egotism.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">-----Guru Amardas, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1087-4</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗੁਰ</span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗਿਆਨੁ ਖੜਗੁ ਹਥਿ ਧਾਰਿਆ ਜਮੁ ਮਾਰਿਅੜਾ ਜਮਕਾਲਿ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Gur Gi-aan Kharhag Hath Dhaari-aa Jam Maari-arhaa Jamkaal.</span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></em> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">You hold in your hands the sword of the Guru's spiritual wisdom; with this destroyer of death, kill the Messenger of Death. -----Guru Amardas, Raag Gauri, AGGS, Page, 235-4</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗ ਪੰਚ ਦੂਤ ਸੰਘਾਰੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਜਾਗੈ ਸੋਇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'"></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Gi*ān k</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">a</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṛ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ag panc</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ū</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> sang</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ārė gurma</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> jāgai so*ė.</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">With the sword of spiritual wisdom, kill the five demons. Remain awake and aware to the Guru's Teachings. -----Guru Amar Das, Raag Sloke Vaaran To Vadeek, AGGS, Page, 1414-6</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਖੜਗੁ ਸੰਜੋਉ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਕਾਲੁ ਕੰਟਕੁ ਮਾਰਿ ਵਿਡਾਰਿਆ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sa</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">gurū kā k</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">a</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṛ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ag sanjo*o har b</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">aga</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> hai ji</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> kāl kantak mār vidāri*ā.</span></em></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Devotional worship of the Akal Purkh is the sword and armor of the True Guru; and has killed and cast out Death, the torturer. -----Guru Ram Das, Raag, AGGS, Page, 312-13</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗੁ ਹਥਿ ਦੀਨਾ ਜਮਕੰਕਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਬਿਦਾਰੇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Sa</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṯ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">gur gi*ān k</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ẖ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">a</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ṛ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ag hath </span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">īnā jamkankar mār bi</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'">ḏ</span></em><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">ārė.</span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><em><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></em></span> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">True Guru has placed the sword of spiritual wisdom in my hands; I have overcome and slain the Messenger of Death. -----Guru Ram Das, Raag Vadhans, AGGS, Page, 574-14</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Raavi'">ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗੁ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਦੀਨਾ ਦੂਤ ਮਾਰੇ ਕਰਿ ਧਾਈ ਹੇ </span><span style="font-family: 'Mangal'">॥</span></p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Gi-aan Kharhag Kar Kirpaa Deenaa Doot Maaray Kar Dhaa-ee Hay. </span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></em> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">In Its Mercy, God has blessed me with the sword of spiritual wisdom; I have attacked and killed the demons.-----Guru Arjan, Maru Sohlay, AGGS, Page, </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> <strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Conclusion:<</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></strong> <span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'">IMHO a Sikh should wear a sword of spiritual wisdom or a small symbol consistant with local laws fulfilling the religious feelings.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></span></span> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Cordially,</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px">Virinder</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vsgrewal48895, post: 118489, member: 8024"] [CENTER][CENTER][B][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][COLOR=black]KHAND[/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black]A/[/COLOR][/B][/FONT][B][FONT=Raavi]ਖੰਡਾ[/FONT][/B][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [COLOR=black] [/COLOR] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][B][COLOR=black]The Khanda constitutes three symbols in one. However, the name is derived from the central symbol, a special type of double-edged sword which confirms the Sikhs' belief in One God.[/COLOR][/B][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=black][FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError[/IMG][/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR][SIZE=3][B][COLOR=black]The double-edged sword is the creative power of God which controls the destiny of the whole creation. It is sovereign power over life and death.[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=black][FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError[/IMG][/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR][SIZE=3][B][COLOR=black]The right edge of the double-edged sword symbolizes freedom and authority governed by moral and spiritual values.[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=black][FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError[/IMG][/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR][SIZE=3][B][COLOR=black]The left edge of the double-edged sword symbolizes divine justice which chastises and punishes the wicked oppressors.[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][B][COLOR=black][FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError[/IMG][/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR][/B][B][COLOR=black][SIZE=3]On the left side is the sword of spiritual sovereignty, Piri; on the right side is the sword of political sovereignty, Miri. [/SIZE][/COLOR][/B][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=black][FONT=Symbol][SIZE=3][IMG]http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/history-of-sikhism/PicExportError[/IMG][/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR][SIZE=3][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial]The original Khanda with which Guru GOBIND SINGH stirred the baptismal waters on March 30, A.D. 1699 is now preserved at Anandpur[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]There must always be a balance between the two and this balance is emphasized by an inside circle. The circle is what is called the Chakra. This is a symbol of all-embracing divine manifestation including everything and wanting nothing, without beginning or end, neither first nor last, timeless, and absolute. It is the symbol of oneness, unity, justice, humanity and morality. The Chakra was also used by the Sikhs as one of the war weapons against injustice and oppression. Almost all Sikh warriors used to wear it in the eighteenth century.[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR=black][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR][/B] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][B][COLOR=black]The word Khanda comes in DG and AGGS, which [/COLOR][/B][B]has been used for Virtue, Spiritual wisdom, Spiritual path, Name of the Akal Purkh and a weapon;[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][B][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਖੰਡਾ ਪ੍ਰਿਥਮੈ ਸਾਜ ਕੈ ਜਿਨ ਸਭ ਸੈਸਾਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ[/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=AnmolDevanSpl] [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Khanda Pirthmai saaj Kai Jin Sabh Saisaar Oupae-aa.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]At first the Akal Purkh created the double-edged sword and then It created the whole world.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-----DG, Page, 298-11 [/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਮਿਆਨੋ ਖੰਡਾ ਧੂਹਿਆ ਮਹਿਖਾਸੁਰ ਭਾਰੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][I][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Mianay Khanda Dhuu-e-aa Mehkhasur Bhaari.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Mahishasura pulled out his huge double-edged sword from his scabbard.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] -----DG, Page, 306-12 [/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਧੂਹਿ ਮਿਆਨੋ ਖੰਡਾ ਹੋਈ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Dhoo Miano Khanda Ho-ee SahmaNay.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]She pulled her double-edged sword from her scabbard and came before the enemy.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-----DG, Page, 310-9[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਦੋਊ ਖੰਡ ਖੰਡੀ ਦੋਊ ਮੰਡ ਮੰਡੰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Douo Khand Khandi Douo Mand Manadan.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial]Both were the destroyers of the enemies with their double-edged swords and were also their establishers. -----DG, Page, 381-10[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਬਾਣੇ ਅੰਗ ਭੁਜੰਗੀ ਸਾਵਲ ਸੋਹਣੇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਤ੍ਰੈ ਸੈ ਹੱਥ ਉਤੰਗੀ ਖੰਡਾ[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਧੂਹਿਆ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=AnmolDevanSpl] [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]BaaNay Aung Bhujungi Saaval SohNay, Trai Sai Hath Outangi Khanda Dhoo-e-aa. [/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The army (with Kalki) had worn beautiful garments and that three hundred hands long-sized Kalki drew out his double-edged sword;-----DG, Page, 1156-5[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਨਮੋ ਖਗ ਖੰਡੰ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾਣੰ[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਕਟਾਰੰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਸਦਾ ਏਕ ਰੂਪੰ ਸਦਾ ਨਿਰਬਿਕਾਰੰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=AnmolDevanSpl] [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Namo Khag Khandan KirpaNan Kataran, Sada Ayk Roopan Sada Nirbkaran.[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial][FONT=Times New Roman]Salutation to him, who wields spear, double-edged sword, sword and dagger, which is ever monomorphic and ever without vices. -----DG, Page, 108-11[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਕਾਹੂੰ ਖਪਰੀ ਖੋਲ ਖੰਡੇ ਅਪਾਰੰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਨਚੇ ਬੀਰ ਬੈਤਾਲ ਡਉਰੂ ਡਕਾਰੰ[/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=AnmolDevanSpl] [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Kahoon Khapri Khol Khanday Apaaran, Nachay Bir Baital Douroo Dakaran. [/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]In this fight, somewhere there are innumerable shafts, helmets and double-edged swords in use. The evil spirits and ghosts are dancing and the tabors are resounding.2.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3]-----DG, Page, 118-13[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Raavi]ਚੰਡ ਦਏ ਸਿਰ ਖੰਡ ਜੁਦੇ ਕਰਿ ਬਿਲਨ ਤੇ ਜਨ ਬਿਲ ਤੁਟੇ ਹੈ[/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=AnmolDevanSpl] [/FONT][/SIZE] [I][FONT=Mangal][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Chand Daey Sir Khand Juday Kar Bilan Jan Bil Tutay Hai. [/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/I][FONT=Arial] [/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Chandi hath separated their heads with her double-edged sword just as the fruit of marmelos breaks away from the tree.160. -----DG, Page, 218-9[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]The word in AGGS has been used by Gurus to refer to the right path for spiritual growth. [/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT] [FONT=Raavi]ਖੰਡੇ ਧਾਰ ਗਲੀ ਅਤਿ ਭੀੜੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਲੇਖਾ ਲੀਜੈ ਤਿਲ ਜਿਉ ਪੀੜੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]K[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]andė [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ār galī a[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] b[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṛ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī. Lėk[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ā lījai [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]il ji*o pī[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṛ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]This path is very narrow, like the sharp edge of a sword. When his account is read, he shall be crushed like the sesame seed in the mill.-----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1028-7 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਲਬੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੁ ਤਜਿ ਤ੍ਰਿਸਨਾ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਨਾਹੀ ਬੋਲਣਾ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਖੰਨਿਅਹੁ ਤਿਖੀ ਵਾਲਹੁ ਨਿਕੀ ਏਤੁ ਮਾਰਗਿ ਜਾਣਾ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Lab lob[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] ahaʼnkār [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]aj [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]arisnā bahu[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] nāhī bol[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ā. K[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]anni*ahu [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ik[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī vālahu nikī ė[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] mārag jā[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ā. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]They renounce greed, avarice, egotism and desire; they do not talk too much. The path they take is sharper than a two-edged sword, and finer than a hair.[/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]-----Guru Amardas, Raag Ramkali, AGGS, Page, 918-19 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi][B]ਗਰੀਬੀ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B]ਗਦਾ ਹਮਾਰੀ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Mangal][B]॥[/B][/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B] ਖੰਨਾ ਸਗਲ ਰੇਨ ਛਾਰੀ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Mangal][B]॥[/B][/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B] ਇਸੁ ਆਗੈ ਕੋ ਨ ਟਿਕੈ ਵੇਕਾਰੀ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Mangal][B]॥[/B][/FONT][FONT=Raavi][B] ਗੁਰ ਪੂਰੇ ਏਹ ਗਲ ਸਾਰੀ[/B][/FONT][FONT=Mangal][B]॥[/B][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] [B][FONT=GurbaniAkharHeavy][/FONT][/B][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Gareebee Gadda Hamaree, Khanna Sagal Rayn Chaari, Iss Aagai Ko Na Tikai Vaykaaree,Gur Pooray Ayh Gal Saaree. [/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Humility is my mace, and being the dust of the dust of all men’s feet is my double edged sword, which no evildoer can withstand. The matter has been arranged by the perfect Guru.[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]-----Guru Arjan, Raag Sorath, AGGS, Page, 628-13[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial] [/FONT] [FONT=Raavi]ਮਾਨ ਮੋਹ ਮੇਰ ਤੇਰ ਬਿਬਰਜਿਤ ਏਹੁ ਮਾਰਗੁ ਖੰਡੇ ਧਾਰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਨਿ ਭਵਜਲੁ ਤਰੀਅਲੇ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਸੰਤ ਸੰਗਾਰ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal] [/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Mān moh mėr [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ėr bibarji[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] ėhu mārag k[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]andė [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏẖ[/FONT][/I][FONT=Times New Roman][I]ār.[/I] [I]Kaho Nānak [/I][/FONT][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]in b[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]avjal [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]arī*alė parab[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] kirpā san[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] sangār [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]To forsake pride, emotional attachment, and the sense of 'mine and yours', is the path of the double-edged sword. They alone swim across the terrifying world-ocean, who, by God's Grace, joins the Society of the Saints, Says Nanak.[/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]-----Guru Arjan, Raag Devgandhari, AGGS, Page, 534-13 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਵਾਟ ਹਮਾਰੀ ਖਰੀ ਉਡੀਣੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਖੰਨਿਅਹੁ ਤਿਖੀ ਬਹੁਤੁ ਪਿਈਣੀ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]vāt hamārī k[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]arī udī[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī. K[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]anni*ahu [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ik[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī bahu[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] pi*ī[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ī. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The path upon which I must walk is very depressing. It is sharper than a two-edged sword, and very narrow. -----Sheikh Farid, Raag Suhi, AGGS, Page, 794-15[/SIZE][/FONT] [B][/B] [CENTER][CENTER][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Times New Roman]SABD GURU ON SWORD/[/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Raavi]ਖੜਗੁ[/FONT][/B][B][FONT=Raavi] [/FONT][/B][/SIZE][B][FONT=Raavi][/FONT][/B][/CENTER] [/CENTER] [B][FONT=Raavi][/FONT][/B][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#333333]A Sikh should wear a sword/kirpan of spiritual wisdom .Kirpan’s size has come down from 42 inches to 4 to 6 inches. Its ancient use as a defensive weapon is out of date in view of the present technologically of superior weapons. Should one have to protect self or some one; a more sophisticated weapon can do the job. During my life time I have not seen it being used as a defensive weapon to save some one but is definitly been used often in Gurudwara fights leading to legal consequences and dragging the name of Sikhs in media down the drain. Emotionally wearing it for show of spirituality it can be a few inches long and preferably stitched in. When flying now a days they willingly surrender it otherwise walking or riding a horse will take them years to reach the west.[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#333333]Why it cannot be worn as a small symbol in a chain around the neck or some where else since it cannot be used for defensive purposes in the present context?[/COLOR][/FONT]</PRE> [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=#333333]Using it as a small symbol in a comb or necklace can fulfill the emotional and religious needs of the Sikhs as I did in my youth. [/COLOR][/FONT]</PRE>[B][/B][B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]The word sword/double edged sword has been used in Sabd Guru for Virtue, Spiritual wisdom, Spiritual path, Name of the Akal Purkh. Here few references; [/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [FONT=Raavi][I]ਤਰਕਸ ਤੀਰ ਕਮਾਣ ਸਾਂਗ ਤੇਗਬੰਦ ਗੁਣ ਧਾਤੁ [/I][/FONT][FONT=Mangal][I]॥[/I][/FONT][SIZE=3][I][FONT=Mangal] [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Ŧarkas [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]īr kamā[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] sāʼng [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ėgban[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] gu[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṇ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ā[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]The pursuit of virtue is my bow and arrow, my quiver, sword and scabbard. [/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]-----Guru Nanak, Siri Raag, AGGS, Page, 16-17 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗੁ ਲੈ ਮਨ ਸਿਉ ਲੂਝੈ ਮਨਸਾ ਮਨਹਿ ਸਮਾਈ ਹੇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Gi-aan Kharhag Lai Man Si-o Loojhai Mansaa Maneh Samaa-ee Hay. [/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Taking up the sword of spiritual wisdom, duality struggles with the mind, and hope and desire are smoothed over in her mind. -----Guru Nanak, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1022-1 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਗੁਰ ਤੇ ਗਿਆਨੁ ਪਾਇਆ ਅਤਿ ਖੜਗੁ ਕਰਾਰਾ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਦੂਜਾ ਭ੍ਰਮੁ ਗੜੁ ਕਟਿਆ ਮੋਹੁ ਲੋਭੁ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਾ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT][FONT=Mangal] [/FONT] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][I]Gur Tay Gi-aan Paa-i-aa At Kharhag Karaaraa.[/I] [/FONT][I][FONT=Tahoma]Ḏ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ūjā b[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]aram ga[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṛ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] kati*ā moh lob[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] ahaʼnkārā. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]From the Guru, I have obtained the supremely powerful sword of spiritual wisdom. I have cut down the fortress of duality and doubt, attachment, greed and egotism.[/FONT][/SIZE][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]-----Guru Amardas, Raag Maru, AGGS, Page, 1087-4 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਗੁਰ[/FONT][FONT=Raavi]ਗਿਆਨੁ ਖੜਗੁ ਹਥਿ ਧਾਰਿਆ ਜਮੁ ਮਾਰਿਅੜਾ ਜਮਕਾਲਿ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Gur Gi-aan Kharhag Hath Dhaari-aa Jam Maari-arhaa Jamkaal. [/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]You hold in your hands the sword of the Guru's spiritual wisdom; with this destroyer of death, kill the Messenger of Death. -----Guru Amardas, Raag Gauri, AGGS, Page, 235-4 [/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Raavi]ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗ ਪੰਚ ਦੂਤ ਸੰਘਾਰੇ ਗੁਰਮਤਿ ਜਾਗੈ ਸੋਇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥ [/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Gi*ān k[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]a[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṛ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ag panc[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ū[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] sang[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ārė gurma[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] jāgai so*ė. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]With the sword of spiritual wisdom, kill the five demons. Remain awake and aware to the Guru's Teachings. -----Guru Amar Das, Raag Sloke Vaaran To Vadeek, AGGS, Page, 1414-6 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਸਤਿਗੁਰੂ ਕਾ ਖੜਗੁ ਸੰਜੋਉ ਹਰਿ ਭਗਤਿ ਹੈ ਜਿਤੁ ਕਾਲੁ ਕੰਟਕੁ ਮਾਰਿ ਵਿਡਾਰਿਆ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Sa[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]gurū kā k[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]a[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṛ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ag sanjo*o har b[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]aga[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] hai ji[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman] kāl kantak mār vidāri*ā.[/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Devotional worship of the Akal Purkh is the sword and armor of the True Guru; and has killed and cast out Death, the torturer. -----Guru Ram Das, Raag, AGGS, Page, 312-13 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਸਤਿਗੁਰਿ ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗੁ ਹਥਿ ਦੀਨਾ ਜਮਕੰਕਰ ਮਾਰਿ ਬਿਦਾਰੇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT] [SIZE=3][I][FONT=Times New Roman]Sa[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṯ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]gur gi*ān k[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ẖ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]a[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ṛ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ag hath [/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]īnā jamkankar mār bi[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Tahoma]ḏ[/FONT][/I][I][FONT=Times New Roman]ārė. [/FONT][/I][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]True Guru has placed the sword of spiritual wisdom in my hands; I have overcome and slain the Messenger of Death. -----Guru Ram Das, Raag Vadhans, AGGS, Page, 574-14 [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Raavi]ਗਿਆਨ ਖੜਗੁ ਕਰਿ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਦੀਨਾ ਦੂਤ ਮਾਰੇ ਕਰਿ ਧਾਈ ਹੇ [/FONT][FONT=Mangal]॥[/FONT] [I][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Gi-aan Kharhag Kar Kirpaa Deenaa Doot Maaray Kar Dhaa-ee Hay. [/FONT][/SIZE][/I] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]In Its Mercy, God has blessed me with the sword of spiritual wisdom; I have attacked and killed the demons.-----Guru Arjan, Maru Sohlay, AGGS, Page, [/FONT][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Conclusion:< [/FONT][/SIZE][/B] [SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]IMHO a Sikh should wear a sword of spiritual wisdom or a small symbol consistant with local laws fulfilling the religious feelings. [/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Cordially,[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Virinder [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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