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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kirpan
"Der Kirpan ist ein religiöses Symbol der Sikhs."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A curved sword or dagger worn by baptized Sikhs as a religious article of faith representing the duty to defend the weak and oppressed.
"Amritdhari Sikhs wear the kirpan as one of the Five Ks mandated by their faith."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Punjabi, combining 'kirpa' (mercy, grace, or compassion) and 'an' (honor or dignity). Historically instituted by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 with the formation of the Khalsa, it symbolizes the divine duty of a Sikh to protect the oppressed and defend righteousness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kirpan" is said worldwide
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kirpan
Transliteration: kirpan
"Le kirpan est un article de foi sikh."
Kirpan
Transliteration: Kirpan
"Der Kirpan ist ein religiöses Symbol der Sikhs."
kirpan
Transliteration: kirpan
"Il kirpan è indossato dai sikh battezzati."
kirpán
Transliteration: kirpan
"El kirpán es una daga religiosa sij."
kirpan
Transliteration: kirpan
"O kirpan é um dos cinco K da fé sikh."
कृपान
Transliteration: kripana
"सिख धर्म में कृपाण को पवित्र माना जाता है।"
锡克短剑
Transliteration: xī kè duǎn jiàn
"锡克教徒佩戴短剑作为信仰的象征。"
키르판
Transliteration: kireupan
"시크교도들은 신앙의 상징으로 키르판을 착용합니다."
キルパン
Transliteration: kirupan
"キルパンはシーク教徒の信仰の象徴です。"
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