Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:religious_art
Ceremonial sword |
| gptkbp:etymology |
Derived from Sanskrit 'kirpā' (mercy) and 'āṇa' (grace)
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kirpan
|
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
Varies by country
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| gptkbp:material |
Steel
Iron |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Punjab
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Five_Ks
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Defense of justice
Protection of the weak |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Sikhism
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| gptkbp:requires |
gptkb:Khalsa_Sikhs
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| gptkbp:shape |
Curved
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| gptkbp:significance |
Symbol of courage
Symbol of religious duty Symbol of self-defense |
| gptkbp:size |
Varies
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| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Sikhs
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| gptkbp:wornBy |
gptkb:Gatra
Body |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sikhism
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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