BIMHRD

NAME : RAMANPREET SINGH

CLASS: PGDM BROLL NO:HRD09-6157

TURBANAND ITS IMPORTANCE

IN SIKHISM

HISTORY

Turban is and has been an inseparable part of a sikh’s life. Since Guru Nanak Dev ji, the founder of sikhism, all sikhs have been wearing turban. All sikh gurus wore a turban. The sikh rehat maryada (sikh code of conduct) specifically says that all sikhs must wear a turban.

IMPORTANCE OF TURBAN

UNIQUE IDENTITY HOLINESS AND SPIRITUALITY TURBAN AS A ROBE OF HONOUR PAGG VATAUNI (EXCHANGE OF

TURBAN) SYMBOL OF RESPONSIBILITY HONOUR AND SELF RESPECT HIGH MORAL VALUES KINGLY TURBAN – SIGN OF SARDARI

UNIQUE IDENTITY

It provides Sikhs a unique identity. You will see only Sikhs wearing Turban in western countries. If a Sikhs likes to become one with his/her Guru, he/she must look like a Guru (wear a Turban). Guru Gobind Singh Ji has said, “Khalsa mero roop hai khaas. Khalse me hau karo nivas.”

Khalsa (Sikh) is a true picture of mine. I live in a Khalsa.

BINA PAGG DE NAHI PEHCHAAN HUNDI

BHAAVE HOWE BANDA LAKH HAZAAR JI

LAKHAN VICHO HOWE IKKO PAGG WALA

LOKI AAKHDE “SAT SRI AKAAL” SARDAR JI

HOLINESS AND SPIRITUALITY

Turban is a symbol of spirituality and holiness in Sikhism. When Guru Ram Dass Ji left for heavenly abode, his elder son Pirthi Chand wore a turban, which is usually worn by an elder son when his father passes away. (In the same manner) Guru Arjan Dev was honored with the turban of Guruship.

DASAM DWAAR The Dasam Dwaar also

Dasamadvara is the Tenth Door or Gate in addition to the physical body having nine openings (two eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth and the organs of procreation and excretion). It is at the top of the head, the Brahmarandhra that opens upon Kundalini awakening when we feel the Cool Breeze. Sikhs believe that there are 10 'gates' to the body; Some understand 'gates' as another word for 'chakras' or energy centres. However, gates are physical opening which are also top most energy level is the called the tenth gate or dasam dwaar where Anhad Bani: The unstruck sound current of the Shabad vibrates.

TURBAN AS A ROBE OF HONOR

The highest honour that a sikh religious organization can bestow upon an individual is a Siropa. It is a blessing of the guru which is bestowed upon a person who has devoted a major portion of his/her life for the welfare of sikhism or for humanity in general. Sometimes a siropa is also bestowed upon the families of a sikh martyrs.

PAGG VATAUNI (EXCHANGE OF TURBAN)

Pagg Vatauni ("exchange of turban") is a Punjabi custom, in which the people exchange turbans with their closest friends. Once they exchange turbans they become friends for life and forge a permanent relationship. They take a solemn pledge to share their joys and sorrows under all circumstances. Exchanging turban is a glue that can bind two individuals or families together for generations

SYMBOL OF RESPONSIBILITY Rasam Pagri ("turban

ceremony") is a ceremony in North India. Rasam Pagri takes place, when a man passes away and his oldest son takes over the family responsibilities by tying the turban in front of a large gathering. It signifies that now he has shouldered the responsibility of his father and he is the head of the family

HONOUR AND SELF RESPECT The turban is also a symbol of honor

and self-respect. In the Punjabi culture, those who have selflessly served the community are traditionally honoured with turbans.

KINGLY TURBANSIGN OF SARDARI

Earlier only royal people and people of high castes used to wear turban and minorities were not allowed to wear turbans.

TURBAN FOR WOMEN

TURBAN OUTSIDE INDIA

TYPES OF TURBANS

PATKA KESKI DASTAAR PAGG DUMALLA

PATKA Patka is a Sikh head covering which is worn by many Sikh children in preference to its bigger brother the turban. The Patka is also worn by many adult Sikhs as a under-turban as well. This under-turban may be kept at bed-time as well, when the turban proper is taken off. This is knotted at the top to keep the hair intact.

In fact PATKA is more popular with young Sikhs at school. The patka is a simple cloth head covering, consisting of about two square feet of fabric with strings to secure it. The patka is usually worn by Sikh youths, or in the place of a turban by less traditional adult Sikhs.

KESKI

DASTAAR

PAGG

SIMPLE DUMALLA

SHASTARDHARI DUMALLA

Why choose a Turban?

The turban is our Guru's gift to us. It is how we crown ourselves as the Singhs and Kaurs who sit on the throne of commitment to our own higher consciousness. For men and women alike, this projective identity conveys royalty, grace, and uniqueness. It is a signal to others that we live in the image of Infinity and are dedicated to serving all. The turban doesn't represent anything except complete commitment. When you choose to stand out by tying your turban, you stand fearlessly as one single person standing out from six billion people.

Talwara utte ne saade janam hoye, Khande naal kamaiyaan yaarian ne, Aven ni loki sanu sardar kehnde, Sir deke layiyaan sardariyan ne...

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