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Lesson 3: The Khanda

The Khanda is an important symbol of Sikhs. Khanda was first introduced by
the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji.

Where is Khanda Used?

A Khanda is found on the Nishan Sahib, or Sikh flag. A Khanda is used as a

pin worn on the turban. A Khanda can be used as a vehicle hood ornament. It

can be embroidered on clothing. It can be used in poster and artwork on a

wall. A Khanda is used on banners and on floats in parades. A Khanda is used
as a decoration on Gurdwaras, in the gates, and in homes.

Parts of a Khanda

A Khanda is a symbol and an article. It is made of four parts.

1. Khanda in the middle is a double-edged sword.

This sword represents Divine Knowledge, the real

knowledge. Divine knowledge is wisdom to know
what is right and true.

People who have Divine knowledge do not do

wrong actions. What can be wrong actions?
A. Telling a lie is a wrong action.

B. Hurting someone’s feelings is a wrong action.

C. Saying bad words is a wrong action.

D. Not listening to your parents and fighting with them is a wrong action.

E. Hitting someone is a wrong action.
F. Saying bad things about someone is a wrong action.

2. The Chakkar or the circle around the Khanda means

there is only one God who created everything and and we

are all connected together. The Chakkar is also a weapon. Sikhs could throw

it at an enemy in the wars. A Chakkar is also used in turbans by the Nihangs.

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