The kirpan (Punjabi: ਕਿਰਪਾਨ; pronunciation: ) is a blade that Khalsa Sikhs are required to wear as part of their religious uniform, as prescribed by the Sikh Code of Conduct. [1]

2012年3月7日 · Worldwide, the kirpan, along with a bracelet, an undergarment, a comb and long hair, are recognized symbols of the Sikhism, which has 18 million followers, including 150,000 in the United States. Canada, England and India are among the countries that recognize the symbols, Dr. Singh said.

The kirpan is an article of faith that plays a role in the Sikh religion that is similar to that of a Christian cross, a Jewish Star of David, or a Muslim hijab, with one crucial exception: it is not optional.

2021年12月12日 · The Kirpan is a peace weapon in Sikhism that are only used to protect an innocent person in distress. The root of the term “Kirpan” is Kirpa, that indicates “Mercy, grace, empathy, kindness,” and the secondary component is Aan, that indicates “Honor, grace, dignity.”

The Kirpan (Punjabi: ਕਿਰਪਾਨ, kirpān) is a religious sword worn in a strap that enables a it to be suspended near one’s waist or tucked inside one’s belt. It must be worn by all initiated Sikhs (Khalsa), after a mandatory religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh Ji (the tenth Sikh Guru) in 1699 CE.

The kirpan is an article of faith that is covered by public accommodation laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of religion (see, e.g., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)).

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

2011年2月15日 · A kirpan is a small sword, worn in a sheath on a strap or belt. It is an article of faith that initated Sikhs are supposed to wear at all times. The word kirpan comes from two words which...

2025年2月6日 · The Kirpan, which means “mercy and grace,” represents a Sikh’s duty to protect the oppressed and uphold righteousness. Worn by initiated Sikhs, the Kirpan has deep historical, religious, and legal significance.

2024年11月12日 · The Kirpan, a ceremonial sword, holds a profound significance within Sikhism, symbolizing the virtues of courage, spirituality, and the commitment to uphold justice.