Why do Sikhs wear turbans? | Experts Explain

Why do Sikhs wear turbans? What is the meaning behind their surnames, Singh and Kaur? And why do they carry around a dagger?
We asked a Sikh priest to find out more.
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[@akumarmalai]

One thing I salute Sikhs for is their system of serving free food to whoever comes to the temple.

[@spyninja17_official28]

Yes. Hehe....cz I'm a Sikh here. The thing is that we do this because one of our Gods actually said "Vand Shakna" which means sharing. + Not only sharing with its religion but sharing with the needy and the public. I myself see a lot of people in the Sikh temples during Lunch time in the kitchen /langgar + a few of them are not Sikhs.

[@akumarmalai]

@@spyninja17_official28 Thank you Dear Sikh brothers and sisters. Others can learn from you.

[@ixactan69]

Yes, I seen this at the Sikh temple along Silat Road. It is pretty much open concept allowing people of all ways of lives to consume, as long as you respect.

[@GentlemenJack109]

:) ikr!!!!

[@kitkat5392]

@@spyninja17_official28 ....free kitchen is for everyone including Sikhs... what's the problem if Sikhs eat there ? They not stopping anyone else to enter and eat

[@abdurrahmanrayhansmith9812]

I'm a Muslim from Bangladesh. Once i had visited India including East Punjab (Serhind) i still remember their behaviour and gesture ❤️ really they are so kind and way better than other people of india❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@harrietharlow9929]

I've known several Sikhs in my lifetime and met others. Never met one I didn't like.

[@canman5060]

India is a very complex society.

[@fatehjeetsingh1430]

Oh.. Did u visit fatehgarh sahib and other historical places in sirhind?

[@fafafifufu]

so true... i am a Malay Muslim from SG and 2 of my bestfriends are Sikhs!

[@ankitraturi5333]

U don't need to insult other communities to praise a community.

[@karansahni2066]

My 89 year old Sikh Grandmother told me that back in early days of Sikhism, When India (India+Pakistan) used to be invaded by Mughals to capture the women, the SINGHS (the warriors) deliberately kept long hair to fight them back (to seem bigger and stronger), which also was in line with GuruNanak Ji's preaching. There is a saying that a Sardar [Captain - a Sikh man] goes crazy at 12am. This unfortunately turned into a joke in high schools, but the real reason behind this is that the mughals used to invade at midnight and the Sardars had to go all out crazy to protect their women and children. A true Sikh is honest, humble and will do anything to help others. Mess with them and they can tear you apart. I still ask my Nani (grandma) to tell me stories of GuruNanak and Sikhism and she enjoys it more than I do. Proud to be a part of it.

[@zahra87118]

I’m a Muslim Arab American and I have to say Sikhs are one of the most kind and amazing people I met in life! I love you brothers and sisters no matter what religion anyone follows that’s part of their identity no discrimination

[@ChromeMan04]

You are not arab lol.

[@franceslam2570]

Very enlightening indeed and informative and well!

[@hamzalyricistsongwriter..4986]

I AM MUSLIM FROM PAKISTAN BUT I LOVE SIKH PEOPLE AND THIER RELIGION

[@FelixIsLosing]

Pakistan is not real. Pakistan is an Indian state. India>Pakistan

[@jayeshjagtap8604]

Today I learnt lot about Sikhism ❤️. Beautiful religion 👍👍👍

[@prasannag9624]

Finally I know what is Singh and kaur ☺. Respect and Love from chennai 🙂🥰

[@keelieyohara7246]

I love Sikhs. My plumber was Sikh. He was such an honorable and good person.

[@thertis580]

Sikhs are respected everywhere. It appears their spiritual ethos takes on the understanding that so many "reformations" have. And largely reverted to the original "God given" knowledge. Plus just a few worldly necessities. Beautiful and timely indeed. Virtually, if not all religion as it grows, diversifies, adds ceremonies and behaviors, sacrifices, pilgrimages and endless other nonsense. And often lead to hundreds of variants. For those that know, the pathway to divinity is quite simple. Time consuming yes. But how will you know? "The Truth bears witness of itself": one thing alone must be accomplished to establish "your first great step", and it is called "Illumination ". And you will really know when you have it from direct experience . All are capable of achieving it. Not even the worst sinner is barred ever.

[@the4kaurs540]

I am a Sikh and I am proud of it!

[@joseRodriguez-hv4lf]

Be humble not proud, you didn't make it

[@animalshow0555]

Paji kaise ho

[@kanishkc5340]

You didn't create Sikhi. Be grateful of being a Sikh, not proud. Haumei is a theif.

[@tejbirsingh1387]

Thank you for this!! , This was amazing

[@ElizabethNagentArt]

Great share. Thanks.

[@ixactan69]

I like such video themes, which help Singapore people to better understand and embrace our multi racial fellow country people.

[@joannamarie5658]

Big thanks to you Sikh for the informations. We Christians are very curious about your religion. Maybe that's why some misunderstood because we were not taught how Muslim live their lives, traditions and everything. We are taught like 5% but not totally. So whatever we learn we thought it's the same as your way of life. Thanjs for understanding our curiousity.

[@spyninja17_official28]

Hey there. I'm a Sikh here. I'm gonna release a book about the Sikh History & how they practice their culture. It'd come out somewhere in Mid-Jun.

[@manpreetsingh1246]

@@spyninja17_official28 did u published it??

[@GurchetanSingh]

I hope you’re clear that they are talking about Sikh faith not muslim/islam.

[@gouravtalwar8499]

Sikh with full beard do look handsome.

[@kelloggole5458]

I love and respect Sikhi surup 🙏

[@noofalrabaiai]

Thanks for this!

[@sohamdaware1802]

There is a deep philosophy why we don’t cut our hair It’s related to spirituality the more hair you have the more you nourish the spiritual energy flowing through you 😊

[@africaaweda910]

Thank you for letting us learn about you and your God. I really enjoyed learning and understanding your religion. Peace and love

[@samrathkang4281]

I am proud to be sikh

[@ess6387]

I really like him please make more videos very easy to listen to and learn from

[@MINUSxSoNY]

I will always have respect for SIKH religion for one simple reason, they always believe in helping others. This is one selfless religion I must say. ❤️

[@gerrimiller3491]

I feel so much peace when I wear my head turbans. Much respect and joy to you 🌻

[@ariskaur]

"Waheguru ji ka khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh"

[@Gurwinder_Singh171]

Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh

[@dominickestello9076]

Now I see people often say this. What does this mean ? like I think Waheguru is like Allah but what's Khalsa and Fateh?

[@paramvirsingh9257]

Thanks for the information

[@patriot4786]

5:24 and in bahasa Melayu and in bahasa Indonesia, Lion is known as "Singa" thats why Singapore is natively named "Singapura" from sanskrit meaning Lion City named by king Parameswara from Sumatra (present Indonesia) during the Srivijaya empire..

[@nomadicvietnamesedude4985]

Cool information.

[@dominickestello9076]

True . I think lion has been a patent kind of thing in Asia. Even Sri Lanka has Lion in their flag.

[@tyrellgarcia9704]

i like it when you say ,,with a beard person it is more handsome,,i think its true

[@canman5060]

I grew beard before and I look like a gorilla !

[@yehanperdomo3617]

I am from Cuba. I would like learn the sikhism

[@gurpreetsingh-kj4zd]

Are you sure?you can contact me.

[@lyndaszabomusic]

Im blessed to live in Canada where there are many hindus and sikhs in our communities. They make the world a better place ❤ I love them

[@harrietharlow9929]

Very interesting. And I concur with the gentlemen. Most men look better with beard.

[@dabstheleo1967]

very informative. Dabs from UK..X

[@arbitrarylib]

Very educational

[@Eshkanama]

I used to be friends with a lovely Sikh brother in highschool. He was one of the nicest and most polite people I had ever known.

[@someshsalunke2731]

Singh is King!!!

[@homersimpson3136]

I'm glad he agreed that there is no such thing as hell

[@SI96k]

Actually, there is still Narak

[@HS-lz8jg]

Technically there is but the gurus says doesn’t matter what religion your were aslong as you did good deeds and meditated on god with any word - (Har,allah,vaheguru,God) you will not go to hell and be saved

[@replyby7]

Hell is here on the Earth means you are born again to suffer and die If you Meditate you merge into God free from all suffering There is other place like Hell or paradise where you end up

[@chancellortsang]

Satsri akaal. The Truth is great and undying.

[@gurdevkaursandhu5323]

Sat sri akal, god is the ultimate truth.

[@darrensaunders8844]

Beautiful people

[@the_ab101]

basic idea - good deeds & meditation

[@fatima3770]

Beautiful people with beautiful heart

[@mydeenmohd3996]

Thanks good understanding about sings.

[@leader007singh]

Waheguru ji nice 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@desirelabelle2199]

So it's like spirituality but method of meditation and guided ways of living in life.

[@DaddyT23]

@Benjamin Button so the rest of us are not living in the real world?? 🤣

[@gurpreetsingh-kj4zd]

It's a path of grace or kirpa.Just listen to guru and you will find your eternal self while living a normal family life.The energy of waheguru will percolate in you and make you free of your false conditioning also known as ego and you will find your true unique identity and then there is no confusion.And the energy will not enter through anus and vagina unlike Shiva Shakti tradition based on sexuality

[@gurpreetsingh-kj4zd]

@@DaddyT23 yes!

[@kingsufi6164]

ooooh. Don't know why random search about singh faith and ok, i learn something or two here. Thanks for sharing.

[@fullyholly1]

With all due respect.I would like to ask a question with no disrespect intended.. About what happen today with myself and the Sikhs. May I ask?

[@ramanhans1853]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 satnam waheguru g

[@abhilashkrishnan2025]

Except for the minor inconvenience of wearing a turban all the time, everything about Sikhism is helpful to become great men and women. I wish to follow this way of life, but then we should respect God's decision of sending us in a certain community. We can certainly have appreciation for each other's way of life.

[@theshark2005]

wow thats very interesting, i always wonder why they wear that. i just personally dont like hair if i could have laser to remove the hair in my boby i would. and my hair too. but it must be so hard to wear a turban. i mean would it be itchy? dang what dedication. and i never thought it was muslim.

[@richardernestcruziv5152]

The triangle on top is a commandeer in the sink army and the black triangle is a pyramid

[@honkytonk8036]

Many paths. Going to have to look into the Sikh system of belief. I may be a sikh and not know it

[@oglacam]

The last 30 seconds hit me hard

[@ameliakaur1642]

❤️🙏

[@homersimpson3136]

Sashrical is what you say to them. It's the way of saying hello.

[@homersimpson3136]

@Manpreet singh oh, is that how to spell it?

[@vsj9524]

@@homersimpson3136 its 'Sat Sri Akal' brother

[@warm9825]

Explain me something so is sikh people can't even cuts bush hair? Or armpit hair? Isnt Unhygienic There religion is teaching this? Nooffence I'm just curious.

[@gurdevkaursandhu5323]

Sat sri akal, god is the ultimate truth.

[@51kmanj23]

I am a muslim In Islam it is mandatory to shave armpit hair and pubic hair for men and women after it has been 40 days. If you don't shave it for 40 days then it becomes impure

[@ishmaelmcduffey6676]

How do their hair grow if is always covered?

[@JP-ob2tp]

Very hospitable people, very brave, like lion!

[@himmiez]

I have known so many Sikh friends and customers, most of them had their turban removed as well as hair cut which I don't understand why (but I don't feel comfortable to ask them this question)

[@sardarfrozpuriya6168]

Jutt sb ki haal aaa tuhada 22g mean keentha lena cha riha wa jera tusi pandy jy eh kithu laboo plz ans

[@sukhpreetkaur8219]

ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਖਾਲਸਾ।। ਵਾਹਿਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕੀ ਫਤਿਹ ਜੀ।।🙏🙏🙏

[@keithrussell9834]

I have heard that the Kirpan should never be called a dagger and Singh or Kaur can be anywhere in the Sikh's name. I feel that my path has drifted me towards Sikhism but a question is that I wouldn't feel safe in the UK as a white man to wear a turban but can one be allowed to wear a bandana to cover his hair and still be Sikh as I wear a bandana all the time?

[@Plankton_menance]

I like Sikhism way more than hinduism, there is a seriousness and structure to this religion unlike the chaotic hinduism that tries to be as random as possible.

[@Birdylockso]

Can't remove the 5 k's from their body? What about a dagger through the airport security? Can they take the dagger onto the flight?

[@WD40318]

3:45 Frank Sinatra: lol

[@sandeepvaheguru]

Wahuguruji Kuldeep Singh Ji 🙏🙏🙏

[@nomadicvietnamesedude4985]

So even when Sikh people sleep, they wear their small turban. I am sorry for this question but they do take it off when taking shower and washing hair, right?

[@karamjotsingh]

Yes, the reason we keep our head covered all the times is, we (all, actually) are in the presence (and remembrance) of God - all the time. So as a gesture of respect, the tenth gate (seventh chakra/1000 petalled lotus crown) on our head should be covered. While showering, washing, combing we do take it off :)

[@simranjeetsagoo1596]

Waheguru ji

[@73JSM]

Satanaam Waheguru.

[@FeNO33.9H2O]

02:40 whattttttttt?? 😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@JulianDreamsx]

Im a swiss/italian spiritual guy and came to wear a turban because of the chakra energy saving. People look at me strange and some are laughing.. crazy that theyre "allowed" to and i am laughed at.

[@51kmanj23]

In Islam for men they can shave their unibrow mustache pubic hair armpit hair and cut their hair.

[@nagabalaji3741]

I tought wearing turban is avoiding the head ache

[@pT-tq5ik]

I respect all religions all r saying one do good be good

[@kehidupankanada]

🥰

[@thomasfields7902]

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:5) And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: (Acts 17:30)

[@miantariq5476]

I visited kartar pur sahib۔ great community۔

[@51kmanj23]

I'm Pakistani muslim Skhism is interesting religion in Punjab India. I also like Sikh. I believe in one God.

[@19mzhang]

I am puzzled, he said he can't remove and parts from his body, does he cut his fingernails ?

[@novablast1695]

He said hair bro, but I THINK that pubic hair can be very difficult cuz it will get irritating if you dont cut it

[@theresiasardjoe5825]

So Guru Nanak was born as an Hindu ???🤨🤔😊

[@moriyon5216]

I've never met a sikh who is bad .till date .

[@pT-tq5ik]

🙏🙏

[@ahmedsenussi8232]

Is SOND a sikh name I ask because my family GP is a Dr Sond he wares a Pagri

[@51kmanj23]

In Islam for women they can shave their body hair pubic hair and armpit hair. For women they have to shave the beard and mustache to not imitate men

[@akumarmalai]

Interesting. But why should hair be uncut? Any reason? Like is it a vow, keep it uncut till something is fulfilled? So what's the chance of reincarnating as a Sikh if one does not follow practices?

[@akumarmalai]

@@premsingh-yi4dg hi yes I know this. But what was the purpose of this? No one seems to be able to explain.

[@akumarmalai]

@@premsingh-yi4dg I see. Thanks.

[@canman5060]

I think it has a lot to do with protection.Same for carrying a small dagger.

[@rnginc.6739]

My parents don’t tell me those rules. They said you can cut your hair or keep it. They said it doesn’t matter if you have long hair or not it just depends on your heart and mind.

[@manpreetsingh1246]

I can explain

[@bubaba8938]

Was there ever a case when someone used a dager for non selfe defense.

[@Uservbhgfde]

Mughals, Genghis Khan, hitler, isis, taliban, al qaeda, British, Russia, North Korea, China etc etc.

[@gursakhi1787]

Sikhs have never used a dager for non self defense.

[@thertis580]

A basic universal design of armies etc since the dawn of time. Maybe the biggest killer ever. And still adding notches. Often accompanied with the cry "A**** Ak***

[@priya1233able]

He is lively sikh man

[@msq5980]

I'm sorry but by all hair means it its included armpit hair and pubic hair also?

[@MrPenetroso]

I guess the answer is yes.

[@Gurwinder_Singh171]

For baptized Sikhs it is not allowed to cut body hairs,,, no changing in body........ But many non baptized Sikhs cut their hairs...... But main thing is to Worship one God, believe in 10 Gurus and their teachings...

[@msq5980]

I see.. Thank you for the replies

[@mrphantom8608]

​​@@Gurwinder_Singh171 Indians are too religious, they need to adapt to practicality.

[@janeshoemaker]

This video explains the rules for men. How about for women? Are they allowed to cut their hair? Why don't they have to wear turbans?

[@saroenterprises8233]

Someone told me that in a Sikh family, the turban is mandatory only the first son. Is this true?

[@manpreetsingh1246]

No

[@PSNTheSunsRay]

Keeping the hair is too remain a lion 🦁

[@m.b5777]

At first I thought they worship God alone but in reality they worship others besides God.

[@ramansandhu8408]

this is being taught by guurgranth sahib very guru and evry bhgaht has taken about god his love how to love god and how to attian god that s it is is very simple..

[@dbyfriend]

Is Sikh religion told us how to behave in life I.e. honesty, meditation, sharing etc. Or how to look from outside? Any Sikh follower?

[@manpreetsingh1246]

Yes brother

[@manpreetsingh1246]

The Sikh faith is a monotheistic religion, meaning Sikhs worship one God. Guru Nanak taught that one must honor God by honoring others and the Earth, God’s creation. Nine more Gurus succeeded Guru Nanak, and continued to spread his teachings across the world. Guru Gobind Singh was the last Guru; he named the Sikh sacred text, the Guru Granth Sahib, to be the eternal Guru that would guide the Sikhs going forward. The verses of the Guru Granth Sahib are written in poetic verse, and are intended to be sung. Singing isn a crucial component of Sikhism; Guru Nanak himself was known to sing his teachings as he travelled across South Asia on foot. The hymns of the Gurus are known as Gurbani, the Guru’s word. There are three core pillars of Sikhism, formalized by Guru Nanak. These are: Vaṇḍ Chakkō: Sharing with others, helping those in need, as well as participating as part of a community. A spirit of giving, sharing, and caring for one another is central to Sikhism. Kirat Karō: Earning/making a living honestly, without exploitation or fraud, and speaking the truth at all times. Naam Japna: Meditating on God’s name to live a life of decency and humility. Sikhs see the temporary distractions of the material world as an illusion, or Māyā. The five qualities of ego, anger, greed, attachment and lust are known as the Five Thieves that rob a person of their ability to realize their oneness with God and creation. Sikhs work to counteract the temptations of these qualities through the Sikh values of service, equality, and seeking justice for all. Sikhs believe that one’s form on Earth is only a temporary vessel for the eternal soul. Thus, the death of the physical body is a natural part of the life cycle, while the soul remains. Sikhs believe in reincarnation, meaning death is not an end, but merely the progression of the soul on its journey toward God.

[@fatehjeetsingh1430]

Your outer appearance (of keeping your hair intact, turban, 5 k's etc.) Always remind of who you are.. It compells you to live in a way your gurus taught you.. If I do anything wrong, u go see yourself in the mirror.. U see your uncut hair and turban,.. Then u are forced to think that who you are.. What are our roots.. Should I be doing that.. This outer appearance helps keep our moral conduct intact.

[@harvir6167]

That part about covering the hair at night isn't true. Actually its best to let the hair down when sleeping.

[@MrPenetroso]

Do they remove it when they shower?

[@Gurwinder_Singh171]

@@MrPenetroso yes we removed,,,, we have to just cover our heads,,, we r not allowed to exposed our naked head hairs........ I have 1m long hairs,,,,, u can cover your head even with short cloth,,,, not compulsory to cover with long turbans

[@biancalancia1023]

@@Gurwinder_Singh171 sorry, can't you show your hair to others even your wife? Why do you need to?

[@Gurwinder_Singh171]

@@biancalancia1023 i mean.. Sikhs are not allowed to exposed their hairs in open public place.... We cover over heads with short cloth to protect hairs from dust...... In home,,, we r not compulsory to wear long turbans.... I just wear short cloth to cover head to protect hairs from dust etc.........

[@harvir6167]

@@biancalancia1023 you can go full caveman in bedroom lol. But in public and society, we cover our head. It's professional, and gives a complete look.

[@HealandShineAcademy]

Yea im a sikhni and we can't cut our hair

[@jamescarlos8642]

Hi people Why do Sikh wear turban

[@sigmamale6143]

To cover head hair and to identify themselves like a police

[@rogers906]

Can a bald sikh man skip the turban?

[@eromalandersson5716]

Doesn't the turban and beard get too hot at times?

[@sigmamale6143]

Never ever if turban let you cool inside

[@harkeeratsingh5742]

We cover our beard on the battlefield with shields

[@gurlalsinghbrar111]

Singh da arth aa g sher eh naam de ke saanu guru g ne bahudar banya ta jo saade naam sun ke vari darn te singh sadi pahchan v aa

[@SuccessforLifester]

In my primary school days, one of the common games we played was to pull the ear of your friend and asked him - "Bayee Simi Said?" Meaning what is the colour of the turban. We did this when a Turban guy was in sight and whoever spotted it first would pull the ear of your friend and made him guessed the colour. If guessed correctly then the ear would be released. 😔

[@DaddyT23]

I love this game..

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@jagpreetsinghccss1351 What is a guru? Even if no turban, I think it is disrespectful to touch a person head without permission

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@jagpreetsinghccss1351 Thanks. I also remember Malay boys telling me we cannot pat their heads. Something to do with religion too

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@jagpreetsinghccss1351 No this game that students in old days played, didn't involve touching the turban. In fact the turban person was a stranger at a distance. I already explained in the comment section. It is just a sharing of an old days silly game. I don't think it is still played now. In fact hard to see a turban person nowadays.

[@NimarNoorSingh]

@@SuccessforLifester ryt