Kirpan Case For Young Boy

[Khaalis]

"But my brother what are you going to surrender by wearing a kirpan. Can't you achieve that by not wearing it?

It goes back to my original question, is this not same as wearing the thread of the Brahmans? If Kirpan has no practicality in the modern world, then it's another ritual object. As Sikhs aren't we suppose to move away from rituals."

KPhull Ji, are you acquainted with the amrit sanchar ceremony and the divine status of Guru Gobind Singh Ji?

10th Master has ordained the kirpan for all who become 'Singh' via the khande de pahul ceremony. The kirpan is a shaster (weapon) but which is only to be used for the protection of the oppressed (us or any other human). Therefore it is distinct from all other weapons. It is a tool to uphold dharma. Please stop living in false sense of security like the Jews of WW2 or the Delhi Sikhs of 1984, no nation is perfect, man can turn into beast anywhere, anytime as has been proven in history time and time again.

The upkeep of the kakaar serve the purpose of ensuring Singhs are disciplined and to serve as a constant reminder of who we are and what our Guru given purpose is. The kirpan ensures we remain brave and face injustice where ever we encounter it - peacefully, and as a last resortm physically.

Somewhere you said "we Sikhs", a Sikh is a devout disciple of his Guru, kakaar wearing Sikhs are simply this.

I would also like to add, the word ritual is being used in a negative connotation, this is wrong. There are good rituals and bad rituals, rituals govern everyones life, no one is exempt.

[Jag_Singh]

Khaalis, Could you kindly give examples of good and bad rituals? thanks.

[vikramjitsingh]

Fateh parwan karor jiyo,

The Canadian Government has allowed Baptized Sikhs to carry Kirpans in Olympic venues. If only Guv Arnie did a 'total recall' of what transpired in Hundustan and then India he would rethink his Veto. He needs to see what the Canadians are doing.

Its not a weapon of aggression, Its not a weapon of oppression,Its not a weapon of suppression. Kirpan makes the wearer realize his or her mission in life,The wearer does not duck away when against righteousness there is strife,How misplaced their opinion is that a Kirpan is knife!

US has very lax gun laws and a tolerance to drugs but a problem with Kirpan. Canada has tight gun laws , no tolerance to drugs and undrstands Kirpan... what does this say?

And I'm sure Sikhs living in US , when the time comes would be the first to stand up for their Country (USA).

Guru Rakha

[buddasingh]

Courtrooms, depending on country, have varied explicit and some unspoken dress codes, robes, suits etc. Do you see that as a ritual kphull? Or is that different? If so how is it different? Business environments have dress codes. Men wear 'men's clothing' even if some women's clothing would fit them better and vice versa. Handshakes are expected in certain environments. People stop at red lights and wait even when there is no traffic and it is absolutely safe to proceed. The union of marriage can be seen to be a ritual. Our Guruji was not so simplistic as to have a specific limited dislike for the thread itself.

With respect, considering that you do understand that the kirpan is an integral part of a person for many, your view is sluggish and ill-considered. You have not seemed to consider the basic difference between discipline and ritual. You have also conveniently thrown in the word “purpose” without acknowledging its scope.

All this to arrive at an abysmally stereotypical and meaningless point. Now that my friend, is a true display of the thread (Jaanou) to which our Guruji referred.