Saturday, August 31, 2013

The Meaning Of Turban Colors

By Kate McMahon


As human beings, we are normally affected by many things, color included. It has an effect on our personal emotions as well as well being. Likewise, the various turban colors exude a therapeutic perspective which has a way of influencing a Sikh's personal and spiritual development as well.

Observed in the deep waters of the seas and oceans, the color blue is cool and is filled with great beauty. It forms a key role in developing trust as well as faith. In as much as it enhances verbal communication, this color also symbolizes peacefulness.

Another color that signifies sensitivity is royal blue. This color brings about beautiful ideas and thoughts, just like the deep blue night sky. Authority, honesty and being reliable are all qualities that are strongly associated with this color.

Yellow color indicates our sense of self and identity. It results in the feelings of happiness and joy. It is often associated with the brain and mental faculties hence giving rise to clear thought. It helps in gathering knowledge and knowing one;s own direction in life.

Joy and bliss are both feelings that are associated with the color orange. By wearing this color, one is able to get easily past trauma, nasty experience and shock. It is a color that enhances one;s social being, self belonging and connection to the community.

White is a color that is worn by numerous people globally. In India especially, a larger portion of the country;s landscape is filled with the color, especially the buildings that have been built using white marble. This color is linked to strength, purity and glow.

The color black is a color that brings about a sense of being deep rooted. It is interesting to note that black color was not widely worn by the Sikh before the Nankana Sahib massacre that happened in 1922. During the days following the killings, most people dyed their turbans and clothes to black. The event resulted in shock waves among the people and according to them, the color brought about a stabilizing effect during this period of deep anguish and sorrow.

The other color that is quite common with the Sikh globally is gold. It helps in those anxious moments and helps in bringing about a feeling of happiness. When it comes to providing answers to life;s situations, this color is strongly connected to that. It is a color that enhances healing.

It would be interesting to find out how a combination of these turban colors would turn out. A person;s character and qualities can be best expressed by bringing all theses colors together. The individual will be sure of his self identity and will be aware of where he belongs. This person will be able to face all of life;s challenges and be able to solve them well. He will also be able to develop social relationships with others and will be able to take responsibilities seriously. A whole combination of these colors will definitely result in peace and happiness.




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