The 5 Ks taken together symbolise that the Sikh who wears them has dedicated themselves to a life of devotion and submission to the Guru. The Khalsa (Saint Soldier) is a formal name given to Sikhs who baptize to Sikhi.
The 5 Ks date from the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. The 5 Ks are 5 physical symbols worn by Sikhs who have been initiated into the Khalsa.
