The engraving on the outside of this SikhKara reads: Gobinde, Mukande, Udaare, Apaare, Hareeang, Kareeang, Nirnaame, Akaame. This mantra describes 8 of the aspects of God; the Sustainer, Liberator, Enlightener, Infinite, Destroyer, Creator, without Name and without Desire. This mantra was used by Guru Gobind Singh’s warriors on the battlefield to give them strength and courage.-------The second mantra is engraved on the inside of this SikhKara: Ek Ongkar Sat Nam Karta Purkh Nirbhau Nirvair Akal Moorat Ajoonee Saibhang Gur Prasaad. Jap. Aad Sach, Jugad Sach, Hai Bhee Sach, Nanak Hosee Bhee Sach. This mantra can be translated as: One Universal Creator God. The Name is Truth. Creative Being Personified. No Fear. No Hatred. Image of the Undying, beyond Birth, Self-Existent. By Gurus Grace. Meditate. True in the Primal Beginning. True Throughout the Ages. True Here and Now. O Nanak, Forever and Ever True. This Mantra strengthens your Spiritual Foundation. Reciting the Mool Mantra gives an experience of the depth of your soul and can change your destiny and grant prosperity. Similarly, it is said that the total knowledge of God and ecstasy is contained in the Mool Mantra and that recitation of this mantra eleven times a day will lift you from the deepest depression, insecurity, nightmares and loss.

A circle with no beginning and no end, the Kara represents man’s unbreakable relationship with the eternal creator.

This Black/Gold SikhKara is made in a unique way.  Solid gold wire is inlayed into the surface of the SikhKara and then it is baked in an oven, giving the SikhKara its distinguished black look. The black coloring will wear off after a few weeks, but the gold inlay work remains solid. This technique has been used for hundreds of years in the desert state of Rajasthan, decorating ancient sword and kirpan scabbards.

This SikhKara has a hand engraved mantra written in Gurmukhi, a language with roots in the 4000 year old Sanskrit.  It was handcrafted in Amritsar, India and is made of 100% stainless steel.   All of our SikhKaras are hypo-allergenic, rust proof, and guaranteed to arrive without imperfections.  Their high polish is achieved without the use of chemicals or chrome plating. The weight of the SikhKara may vary slightly, depending on the size.

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