Sikhism - Culture - Gurmat Veechar

Almighty, who is immortal, never dies and is away from the
concept of birth and death. He is 'Akaal Moorat, Ajooni,
Saibhang'. Being the 'wives' or 'maids' ofsuch a husband, we
have been directed to wear a bangle made of Iron or steel that
shows that it is never broken, as is our relation with our
'husband Lord. '
b) Second justification that appears to be more convincing and
appealing is the fact that when ever a person indulges or try to
indulge in some undesirable or immoral act with his hands, the
bangle in his hand immediately reminds him that he or she is a
Sikh ofthe Guru and it works as a big resistance and motivates
one to desist from doing that act.
5. Kachhera or Kachha - An under garment. Sikhs are
supposed to wear a somewhat peculiarly designed and stitched an
undergarment called Kachhera. It acts as a hindrance in facing and
acting in the circumstances of strong provocations for indulging in
instant sexual acts with any person ofthe opposite sex. In Sikhism any
sexual indulgence with any person out of marriage is strictly
prohibited and is one of the religious taboos attracting severest
condemnation and punishment. Kachhera in itself is a big deterrent for
such immoral acts.
j) Pary Takhats :
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Most ofus are aware that Sikhism as started by Guru Nanak, was
based on the principles of love for all and wishing well for all (Sarbat
Da Bhalla), worship of one God or 'Akaal Purakh', sans all types of
Brahaminical rituals, fasts etc, equal status and respect for women and
above all on the principle ofa casteless society.
Society as it existed at that time could not swallow these pills with
ease and there was an all-round opposition to the same. The rulers, the
priests and clergy of different religions objected to this revolutionary
thinking of the Guru Jote. The seeds of opposition grew to such an
extent that Guru AIjan Dev, the fifth Guru, the compiler ofAdi Guru,
Guru Granth Sahib, the author, the composer ofSukhmani Sahib and
allied 'banis', was tortured to death on flimsy grounds wit~ an aim to
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