RELIGIONS
SIKHISM
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Question
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The primary purpose of the Five Ks in the Khalsa initiation ceremony is to strengthen Sikh identity.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Every Sikh who underwent the ceremony became a member of the Khalsa, was assigned the name Singh (“Lion”), and was expected to observe a rigorous code of conduct (rahit) symbolized by the wearing of five items: kes (long hair), kangha (a comb), kachha (a pair of shorts), karha (a steel bracelet), and kirpan (a sword).
Detailed explanation-2: -Established by the tenth guru, taking amrit is the initiation ceremony that allows Sikhs to become members of the Khalsa. Amrit means immortal nectar and refers to the bowl of sugar water that is prayed over and stirred throughout the ceremony by five members of the Khalsa.
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