What's covered
Key facts
Sikhs reject caste because all humans are equal before one God.
Sewa is often performed at the gurdwara.
All five Ks begin with the letter K in Punjabi.
In Sikhism, men and women are equal.
Cooking langar for free is an example of sewa.
There are five Ks.
Langars are open to all because they show the equality of people.
Sewa is a core Sikh duty.
Kachera are cotton undergarments.
The free meal at the gurdwara that shows equality is called langar.
Sample questions
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Do Sikhs accept caste?
- ✓No — all are equal
- •No, except in the Khalsa
- •Only for marriage
- •Yes — it guides roles
Why do Sikhs do sewa?
- •Earns merit towards a better rebirth
- •Fulfils a duty owed to the Guru Granth Sahib
- ✓Helps the community and self
- •Replaces formal prayer in Sikhism
What are the Five Ks of?
- •All practising Sikhs worldwide
- ✓Initiated Khalsa Sikhs
- •Sikh gurdwara committee members
- •Sikh priests and granthis
Why are langars open to everyone regardless of background?
- •To convert visitors to Sikhism
- •To honour the Sikh Gurus only
- •To raise money for the gurdwara
- ✓To show the equality of all people
Where is sewa often performed?
- •At the Golden Temple only
- ✓At the gurdwara
- •During Vaisakhi processions
- •In Sikh family homes
Which K is the steel bracelet?
- •Kanga
- ✓Kara
- •Kesh
- •Kirpan
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