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Sikhs And Gaatraa

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Jul 18, 2004
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Pray Truth for all and say Satsriakal!
Dear All!

Sikhs, strictly Amritdhaaree Sikhs, wear five Kakaars. One of those is a sword (Kirpaan).

Gurdev gave Sikhs Kirpaan as one of the Kakaars.

Sikhs keep Kirpaan in a sheath with a belt (Gaatraa).

My question is this. Why and how the practice of wearing sheath and Gaatraa started? Is this practice from Guru Ji's time?

Please express your views.


Balbir Singh
 
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