Kachera (Punjabi: ????? ) is specially designed, inner shirts with tie-knots ("naala" = shaved) worn by being baptized Sikhs, similar to boxer pants. This is one of five Sikh articles of faith called the Five Ks (Punjabi language text), and is given as a "love gift" by Guru Gobind Singh in Baisakhi Amrit Sanskar in 1699. Kacchera has been worn by the baptized Sikh (Khalsa) since the mandatory religious order given by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikhism Master, in 1699. Both men and women. Sikhs wear similar underwear. This is one of the five articles of faith - collectively called "Kakkars" - which form visible external symbols and outwardly displaying one's commitment and dedication to the command (Hukam) of the tenth teacher.
The Sikh Code of Conduct states "For a Sikh, there is no limit or requirement to dress except that he must wear a Kachhehra and a turban." Kachera is a type of drawer tied with a string that fits at the waist, very often used as underwear. This kakkar is given by Gobind Singh to remind Sikhs that they must control their sexual desire, Kaam (lust). Kacchera on the knee of panties is meant to give a feeling of dignity, simplicity, and honor to the person who wears them. Garments are usually made of light white cotton. It serves to cover the genitals, as well as to remind Sikhs of Master's commands to think of members of the opposite sex because she will think of the immediate family and not as the object of lust. Kacchera is secured and tied up with "nara" (rope). It serves as another reminder that when someone releases the drawstring is given time to think about what a person is going to do.
Kacchera is a gift from Master and it reminds Sikhs of Master's message of control of the Five Demons, especially lust. It serves its purpose efficiently and effectively and easily to make, maintain, wash, and carry compared to other conventional underwear, such as dhoti, etc. This is very important for Sikhs because it is a gift of love.
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