THE KIRPAN The Kirpan An emblem of courage and self-defense Symbolizes dignity and self-reliance – the capacity and readiness to always defend the weak and the oppressed Helps sustain one’s martial spirit and the determination to sacrifice oneself in order to defend truth, oppression and moral values Initiated Sikhs wear a strapped kirpan as mandated by Sikh Rehat Maryada Etymology ...

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