Glossary of Sikhism - P

P

Panj

The number 5

Panj dokh

The 5 thieves/betrayers. Ahankar (pride), Kam (lust), Krodh (anger), Lobh (greed) and Moh (worldly attachment)

Panj weapons

Chardi Kala (positive energy), Daan (charity), Dayan (kindness) Nimarta (humility), Santokh (contentment)

Panj virtues

Daya (compassion), Nimrata (humility), Pyare (love), Santokh (contentment) and Sat (truth).

Panj Kakke

The Five Ks; the five external symbols worn by both male and female Sikhs. The name of each symbol starts with the letter k (kakka); kaccha, kanga, kara, kesh and kirpan.

Patit

Apostate.

Pugree

Dastar, turban. It is an inseparable part of Sikh dress and is mandatory for a Sikh to tie his turban according to Sri Guru Granth Sahib and the Sikh 'Code of Conduct'.