Wow, i don't think i've ever been more wrong in my life. Thanks you for correcting me. I see now that's not just identity that the kesh gives, but also a sort of an antenna to hear God. Without this antenna it just makes hearing god's words and commands even more difficult. I also learned that the vibrations of doing kirtan also help greatly in becoming enlightened.
A question that has been on my mind for many years and is picking at me lately more than ever; I don't know if i should start a new topic or just ask it here. My question is, why is the Sikh religion so concerned with weapons? This is a question i've asked this question to a few people, and all they can provide is that it was to fight the mughals with and thus became a part of our identity. I understand that the kirpan is used and is symbolized to fight the unrighteous and defend and stand up for the weak. If i should start a new topic for this just let me know and i'll do it ASAP
If someone can please provide an answer that would help me greater understand this part of sikhism.