Definitions
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- noun Sikhism A
ceremonial sword that must be worn at all time bybaptized Sikhs , and one of thefive Ks .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times
Etymologies
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The word kirpan comes from Persian and literally means "bringer of mercy."
Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia: The Sikh Kirpan: Balancing Religious Freedom With Security Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia 2011
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The word kirpan comes from Persian and literally means "bringer of mercy."
Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia: The Sikh Kirpan: Balancing Religious Freedom With Security Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia 2011
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The word kirpan comes from Persian and literally means "bringer of mercy."
Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia: The Sikh Kirpan: Balancing Religious Freedom With Security Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia 2011
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The word kirpan comes from Persian and literally means bringer of mercy.
Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia: The Sikh Kirpan: Balancing Religious Freedom With Security Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia 2011
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Balpreet Singh of the Ottawa-based World Sikh Organization of Canada said in a statement Wednesday that "we're disappointed that the wearing of the kirpan, which is a human rights issue, has been politicized."
Quebec Bans Sikh Daggers From Capitol Josh Fleet 2011
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Balpreet Singh of the Ottawa-based World Sikh Organization of Canada said in a statement Wednesday that "we're disappointed that the wearing of the kirpan, which is a human rights issue, has been politicized."
Quebec Bans Sikh Daggers From Capitol Josh Fleet 2011
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The knife, known as a kirpan, is "intended to remind the bearer of a Sikh's duty to protect the weak and promote justice," according to this story from the Houston Chronicle.
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The argument that the wearing of kirpans should be prohibited because the kirpan is a symbol of violence and because it sends the message that using force is necessary to assert rights and resolve conflict must fail.
Why Québéc Cannot and Should not Ban the Niqab : Law is Cool 2010
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The knife, known as a kirpan, is "intended to remind the bearer of a Sikh's duty to protect the weak and promote justice," according to this story from the Houston Chronicle.
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The knife, known as a kirpan, is "intended to remind the bearer of a Sikh's duty to protect the weak and promote justice," according to this story from the Houston Chronicle.
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