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2. The Chakkar or the circle around the Khanda means

there is only one God and we are all connected to Him.

The Chakkar is also a weapon. Sikhs could throw it at

an enemy in the wars. A Chakkar is also used as a

decoration in turbans by the Nihangs.

3. Two single-edged swords, or Kirpans, are crossed at the bottom and

sit on each side of the Khanda and Chakkar. The left side Kirpan
represents Piri and right side Kirpan represents Miri. Miri means the

power of the world; and Piri means power of the soul. Power of the

world gives us comfortable life. Power of mind gives us peace of mind.

A Khanda reminds us that we need to be strong- strong in body and

strong in mind.

How can you be strong in body?

You can be strong in body by eating the right foods. Eat fruits,

vegetables and healthy foods. Avoid eating too many sweet foods like

chocolate, candy and soda, and fried foods like poori, bhathuray pakoray

and samosay.

To have a healthy and strong body, we must play outside and exercise.

Our muscles need to move to grow.

How can you be strong in mind?

You can be strong in mind by making the right decisions. You need to

understand what the right thing to do is and what is wrong. Sometimes

we make wrong decisions if we are worried or scared. For example, if

you did not do your homework you might feel worried that the teacher

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