What is the meaning of KHANDA??

[Singh2005]

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Why in Sikhism their is great respect for Kirpan? Is it neccesary to have at least two kirpan's in front of Guru Granth Sahib Ji. If yes why and how can I canvince some that it is important and if no why not? (miri & piri)????? What does each kirpan and a chakar stand for in the KHANDA??? Is there a difference between a Kirpan and a Talwar???



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The Kirpan has been an integral part of the Sikh religion since it's early inception and has a very sacred religious significance for Sikhs. To suggest that it is a `dagger', or a `weapon' or merely a cultural symbol is both misleading and offensive to Sikhs.

To Sikhs the Kirpan is a religious gift in the service of their spirituality and in the duty of the constant struggle towards goodness and morality over the forces of evil and injustice, both on an individual as well as social level. The usage of the Kirpan in this religious context is clearly indicated in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and wearing it is meant to inspire a Sikh in their daily life;

"To forsake pride, emotional attachment, and the sense of `mine and yours', is the path of the double-edged sword." (Guru Arjan Dev, Devgandhari, pg. 534)

"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. The Name of the Lord abides within my mind; I contemplate the Word of the Guru's hymns." (Guru Ram Das, Maru, pg. 1087)

To have one or two kirpans in front of Guru Sahib is one of personal choice as there is no documented rule on this.
The Khanda is the symbol of the Sikhs. It reflects some of the fundamental concepts of Sikhism. The symbol derives its name from the double-edged sword (also called a Khanda) which appears at the center of the logo. This double-edged sword is a metaphor of Divine Knowledge, its sharp edges cleaving Truth from Falsehood. The circle around the Khanda is the Chakar. The Chakar being a circle without a beginning or end symbolizes the perfection of God who is eternal. The Chakar is surrounded by two curved swords called Kirpans. These two swords symbolize the twin concepts of Meeri and Peeri - Temporal and Spiritual authority introduced by Guru Hargobind Jee. They emphasize the equal emphasis that a Sikh must place on spiritual aspirations as well as obligations to society.

Talwar is a type of sword. For more information on its origins, refer to http://weaponspage.homestead.com/talwar ... tions.html

Kirpan is a sword held by a Gursikh to deliver the Merciful Justice of Akal Purakh. So, a talwar in a Gurmukh's hands is also a Kirpaan

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