Understanding The Importance Of The Turkish Turban
In many religions and cultures wearing a turban has great amount of significance, an example of such is the Sikh religion. In Sikhism, there is a color given to the garments. These colors, it should be noted, do not have any religious or formal significance but is subject to cultural interpretations. The Turkish turban for one signifies wealth and happiness.
The specific history on the origin of the golden headgear and what it represents is not known clearly. However it came from the significance that the Guru Nanak and the nine of his successors put into the garment. Back in the 15th century at a time when the Hindus served the Muslims, the article was worn by everyone alongside the cap. It was not a significant thing, only better protection from the scorching sun. However since he was a child, the Sheikh founder had never cut his hair and wore the article daily. The garment is referred to in the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
The garment became popular not only in America but also in other countries when a contestant of the American idol wore it on stage. Not many people expected a smiling man to pop on stage with a golden headgear. Although many people criticized the move and the garment both negatively and positively it was great that they were all enlightened on it.
The history behind the yellow garment being signified as it is now is not known. However in a general perspective the article represents honor, self respect, piety, courage and spirituality. Wearing it is pledging unquestionable allegiance to your Guru and committing yourself to serve even those who have evil intentions. It is considered a gift left for you by your Guru. Wearing the garment is like crowning yourself. It is an act of nobility and immense respectability.
Although the garment is generally a religious and cultural article, there is also a technological aspect to it. The Sikh do not cut their hair but rather fold it in a Rishi knot. Apparently this knot concentrates the solar energy needed in meditation to the head. The purpose of the turban then is to hold in place the 26 bones of the skull from all that energy.
Apart from all the popular religious and cultural aspects of the garment there is a little known aspect of technology from the article. The Sikh do not cut their hair, they rather fold it into a knot known as the Rishi. According to them this is where all the meditation energy from the solar system is concentrated. Now the garment's purpose is to hold together the 26 bones of the skull.
Although the garment is generally identified by Sikh men it is not uncommon to find women wearing it. This is however done by women who are staunch as a majority of them wear only a scarf over their head. In as much as the article identifies the culture some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment.
Evidently the yellow garment is a piece of history, religion and culture. It deserves protection and appreciation. Let us do this for the Turkish turban, it deserves it.
The specific history on the origin of the golden headgear and what it represents is not known clearly. However it came from the significance that the Guru Nanak and the nine of his successors put into the garment. Back in the 15th century at a time when the Hindus served the Muslims, the article was worn by everyone alongside the cap. It was not a significant thing, only better protection from the scorching sun. However since he was a child, the Sheikh founder had never cut his hair and wore the article daily. The garment is referred to in the Holy Scriptures of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
The garment became popular not only in America but also in other countries when a contestant of the American idol wore it on stage. Not many people expected a smiling man to pop on stage with a golden headgear. Although many people criticized the move and the garment both negatively and positively it was great that they were all enlightened on it.
The history behind the yellow garment being signified as it is now is not known. However in a general perspective the article represents honor, self respect, piety, courage and spirituality. Wearing it is pledging unquestionable allegiance to your Guru and committing yourself to serve even those who have evil intentions. It is considered a gift left for you by your Guru. Wearing the garment is like crowning yourself. It is an act of nobility and immense respectability.
Although the garment is generally a religious and cultural article, there is also a technological aspect to it. The Sikh do not cut their hair but rather fold it in a Rishi knot. Apparently this knot concentrates the solar energy needed in meditation to the head. The purpose of the turban then is to hold in place the 26 bones of the skull from all that energy.
Apart from all the popular religious and cultural aspects of the garment there is a little known aspect of technology from the article. The Sikh do not cut their hair, they rather fold it into a knot known as the Rishi. According to them this is where all the meditation energy from the solar system is concentrated. Now the garment's purpose is to hold together the 26 bones of the skull.
Although the garment is generally identified by Sikh men it is not uncommon to find women wearing it. This is however done by women who are staunch as a majority of them wear only a scarf over their head. In as much as the article identifies the culture some sahajdhari Sikhs do not wear the garment.
Evidently the yellow garment is a piece of history, religion and culture. It deserves protection and appreciation. Let us do this for the Turkish turban, it deserves it.
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