True Kirpa II Black

In the first lines of the Sikh daily prayer, the Ardas, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji asks all Sikhs to remember the Supreme Being and all the Gurus. Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj introduced the metaphor of the Kirpan (curved blade sword) to refer to as God and his qualities.

This illustration is based on the spirituality of the Kirpan. The Kirpan can only be used as a weapon to protect the innocent, the weak and defend good from evil. It also represents the struggle against injustice throughout Sikh history.

Initiated Sikhs carry a Kirpan, which is a true blessing. Kirpa, meaning blessing originated from Kirpan. All who visit the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) are blessed by eating Prashad, which is a sweet Halva dish. Prashad, the literal meaning is a gracious gift. Before the Prashad is served, it is blessed by carrying out an Ardas while touched by a Kirpan.

Build the raft of meditation and self-discipline, to carry you across the river. There will be no ocean, and no rising tides to stop you. This is how comfortable your path shall be.

‘Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj’