By Margarita Joseph
On the day to day lives we meet with people who wear turbans and we have questions. If you have met a man with a Turkish turban most probably he is a Sikh. This turban signifies wealth and happiness and one wearing it is most probably going to a wedding or any other festivities.
The specific history on the origin of the golden headgear and what it represents is not known clearly. However it came from the significance that the Guru Nanak and the nine of his successors put into the garment. Back in the 15th century at a time when the Hindus served the Muslims, the article was worn by everyone alongside the cap. It was not a significant thing, only better protection from the scorching sun. However since he was a child, the Sheikh founder had never cut his hair and wore the article daily. The garment is referred to in the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
The specific history on the origin of the golden headgear and what it represents is not known clearly. However it came from the significance that the Guru Nanak and the nine of his successors put into the garment. Back in the 15th century at a time when the Hindus served the Muslims, the article was worn by everyone alongside the cap. It was not a significant thing, only better protection from the scorching sun. However since he was a child, the Sheikh founder had never cut his hair and wore the article daily. The garment is referred to in the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
The golden garment gained international fame when a contestant in the singing competition 'American idol' performed with one. Out of the millions watching nobody had quite expected this. It was a trending topic of conversation for hours and many people were enlightened of the garment. However in as much as there were many comments that supported the contestant there were also many derogatory terms used for instance one of the judges referred to the contestant as turb.
The history behind the yellow garment being signified as it is now is not known. However in a general perspective the article represents honor, self respect, piety, courage and spirituality. Wearing it is pledging unquestionable allegiance to your Guru and committing yourself to serve even those who have evil intentions. It is considered a gift left for you by your Guru. Wearing the garment is like crowning yourself. It is an act of nobility and immense respectability.
The garment is usually identified by men but is also worn by women. However only the most ancestral do this as majority prefers to put a scarf over their head. The garments are distinctive and represent the unique Sikh identity. Some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment though.
Although common to all of us, there are actually different styles of the garment. They each have a certain meaning or are worn by certain people. For instance the Chand Tora Dhamala which was a warrior style wound when going into battle. Another was the patka which was usually made by boys in the play field. These were not the whole lot. On the contrary there were many other styles.
Although the garment is generally identified by Sikh men it is not uncommon to find women wearing it. This is however done by women who are staunch as a majority of them wear only a scarf over their head. In as much as the article identifies the culture some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment.
The golden article is not only
The history behind the yellow garment being signified as it is now is not known. However in a general perspective the article represents honor, self respect, piety, courage and spirituality. Wearing it is pledging unquestionable allegiance to your Guru and committing yourself to serve even those who have evil intentions. It is considered a gift left for you by your Guru. Wearing the garment is like crowning yourself. It is an act of nobility and immense respectability.
The garment is usually identified by men but is also worn by women. However only the most ancestral do this as majority prefers to put a scarf over their head. The garments are distinctive and represent the unique Sikh identity. Some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment though.
Although common to all of us, there are actually different styles of the garment. They each have a certain meaning or are worn by certain people. For instance the Chand Tora Dhamala which was a warrior style wound when going into battle. Another was the patka which was usually made by boys in the play field. These were not the whole lot. On the contrary there were many other styles.
Although the garment is generally identified by Sikh men it is not uncommon to find women wearing it. This is however done by women who are staunch as a majority of them wear only a scarf over their head. In as much as the article identifies the culture some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment.
The golden article is not only
The garment is usually identified by men but is also worn by women. However only the most ancestral do this as majority prefers to put a scarf over their head. The garments are distinctive and represent the unique Sikh identity. Some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment though.
Although common to all of us, there are actually different styles of the garment. They each have a certain meaning or are worn by certain people. For instance the Chand Tora Dhamala which was a warrior style wound when going into battle. Another was the patka which was usually made by boys in the play field. These were not the whole lot. On the contrary there were many other styles.
Although the garment is generally identified by Sikh men it is not uncommon to find women wearing it. This is however done by women who are staunch as a majority of them wear only a scarf over their head. In as much as the article identifies the culture some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment.
The golden article is not only beautiful but also very significant culturally and religiously. What we need to do is appreciate it at all times. Let us appreciate the Turkish turban by not criticizing the wearers or the garments themselves.
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Although common to all of us, there are actually different styles of the garment. They each have a certain meaning or are worn by certain people. For instance the Chand Tora Dhamala which was a warrior style wound when going into battle. Another was the patka which was usually made by boys in the play field. These were not the whole lot. On the contrary there were many other styles.
Although the garment is generally identified by Sikh men it is not uncommon to find women wearing it. This is however done by women who are staunch as a majority of them wear only a scarf over their head. In as much as the article identifies the culture some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment.
The golden article is not only beautiful but also very significant culturally and religiously. What we need to do is appreciate it at all times. Let us appreciate the Turkish turban by not criticizing the wearers or the garments themselves.
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