Friday, September 6, 2013

The Meaning Of Turban Colors

By Kate McMahon


Color is one of the many things that affect us as subtle beings. Our personal emotions and well being are greatly affected by it. In a similar manner, turban colors have an influential effect on a Sikh;s spiritual and personal development as it brings about a therapeutic effect.

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.

The color yellow brings about a sense of belonging and self identity. It enhances happiness and fills one;s heart with joy as well. It is also capable of bringing about a sense of calmness and one is able to have thought clarity. There is enhancement of knowledge as well as gaining a sense of direction in one;s life.

The orange color is one that stirs up feelings of joy and pure bliss. It is believed that this color is capable of wiping away shocking experiences as well as trauma and bad experiences in life. It results in the enhancement of community linkages, socialization and self belonging.

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.

A feeling of deep rootedness is the impact of wearing the black color. Prior to the Nankana Sahib killings that happened early in the 20th century, black color was not popularly worn by many. However, after the massacre, black became more popular. This prompted many people to dye their turbans and clothes to the color black. They felt that it resulted in a stable effect during the mourning period.

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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