TIL That, in addition to head-coverings, followers of Sikhism must always carry a Kirpan (ceremonial dagger) as a symbol of their "spirituality and the constant struggle of good and morality over the forces of evil and injustice."

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[–]aThievingStableboy[S] 10 insightful - 2 fun10 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

agsease

[–]DDvonTease 6 insightful - 2 fun6 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

I had a Sikh friend explain all of this to me and it was fascinating. He also had a metal bracelet that he could use for protection. One of the coolest dudes, very decent guy.

[–]JasonCarswell 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Me too, best friend from Grade 7 to past University. I moved for work and we drifted.

If I recall there were 4 sacred items - the turban, the dagger, the bracelet (kardhi or kardha - I forget which is bracelet or watch), and special underwear (kinda like the Mormons I guess).

Correction: 5, remove the dagger add a comb and hair, according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism#Initiation_and_the_Khalsa.

[–]Literally_Hitler_ 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Like a force field?

[–]marmorsymphata 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Sick

[–]solarsavior 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I really need to get that concealed carry license.

[–]Literally_Hitler_ 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If your religion tells you to always carry a weapon, you're in a cult.